Summary: Stage 2 Meaningful Use Objectives for Eligible Professionals

Stage 2 of the federal government's Meaningful Use program begins 2014. All providers regardless, of their stage of meaningful use, will be required to demonstrate meaningful use for a 3-month EHR reporting period.

To be eligible for incentive payments, eligible providers (which includes physicians) must meet 17 core objectives, and any three of six menu objectives.

• Stage 2 Core Set Objectives Overview 
• Stage 2 Menu Set Objectives Overview 

Related Links

• Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services: Stage 2 Overview  
• Comparing Stage 1 and Stage 2 Objectives (.pdf, 10 pages)
• Payment Adjustments & Hardship Exceptions (.pdf, 5 pages)
• Final Stage 2 Rules (.pdf, 196 pages)

Important Notes

These lists, generated by the MMS, provide only a summary of objectives for eligible professionals. It should not be your principal source for determining your eligibility for Meaningful Use funds.