19 pages. "Stage 2 of Meaningful Use marks a significant step toward national commitment to effective management of health information to improve health outcomes. [The Project urges] CMS to finalize the progressive strides it makes in the proposed rule, especially those that enhance patient and family engagement. However, the proposed rule does not do enough to: [1] drive providers to share information with each other and [2] build the capability to report on quality measures that indicate whether providers are improving their ability to deliver high-value, coordinated care. [This letter elaborates and offers] recommendations on these points[.]"  MORE >>