J. Raymond Geis MD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose

Alan D. Kaye MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

James Whitfill MD, Presenter: President, Lumetis, LLC

Alberto F. Goldszal PhD, MBA, Presenter: Advisory Board, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Advisory Board, MedInformatix, Inc

Douglas B. Fridsma MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Learn options for radiologists to approach Health IT Incentives (Meaningful Use). 2) Understand mechanics to attest for Health IT Incentives (Meaningful Use Stages 1 and 2). 3) Understand the future for radiology and Health IT Incentives Programs.

Governmental Health IT Incentives such as Meaningful Use of electronic health records are dramatically changing healthcare and radiology.  This session focuses on their effect on private practice radiologists.  Speakers will demonstrate the spectrum of approaches to Meaningful Use, from full radiology implementation to the temporary "opt-out" choice.  New this year is a high-level ONC (Office of the National Coordinator) perspective on current and future Health IT Incentives and how they may affect radiologists. 

Geis, J, Kaye, A, Whitfill, J, Goldszal, A, Fridsma, D, Health IT Incentive Programs: Experience from Private Radiology Practices .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/11033068.html