There have been many changes in the past few years that have affected the health care arena. Policies related to the Affordable Care Act or Meaningful Use are a few examples of policies that impact the daily delivery of care. For this Discussion Board, please answer the following:
Identify 1 change in your current practice that resulted from a federal policy change that occurred within the last 3 years.
MEANINGFUL USE : ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR)
Has this change resulted in improved patient outcomes, and if so, how? Positively YES.
What changes might you expect in the next 4 years as a result of the current political climate? (This should be substantiated with evidence only and should not include any political opinions.)