EMRIS

Electronic Medical Records Implementation Services

Patient-Specific Education Resources

Objective:

Use certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific education resources and provide those resources to the patient if appropriate.
Measure:

More than 10 percent of all unique patients seen by the eligible professional are provided patient-specific education resources.

Clinical Importance

Patient-specific education is designed to help medical professionals and patients make better decisions about their health and links to relevant information with extensive articles, videos, and images for the patient. Patient-centered education allows for the patient to better understand their health and make informed lifestyle adjustments.