Meaningful Use and the Adoption of Health Information Technology (13)
| Meaningful-use stage | Description |
| 1 | Capturing electronic health information and using those data to track and communicate clinical conditions |
| 2 | Increased focus on health information exchange; mobilization of electronic health information across organizations within a region, community, or health system; electronic orders and results |
| 3 | Emphasis on quality, safety, and efficiency; promotion of decision support systems and patient access to self-management tools |