Finalized in July 2010, four of the Meaningful Use criteria are related to patient engagement -and can be achieved by an active patient portal. These four criteria are:

• Electronic copy of health information
• Clinical summaries

• Timely access to health information
• Appointment recalls

Learn more about Meaningful Use Stage 1 requirements

Meaningful Use Stage 2 attestation requires that you provide patients access to their electronic medical information and meet minimum levels of online patient actions. Don't miss out, find out how to qualify.

• More than 50% of your patient must be notified of online timely access to their medical records*
• More than 5% of your patients must send your practice a secure electronic message through the portal during the reporting period*
• More than 5% of your patients must view,download or transmit their health information*

Learn more about Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements