The Minnesota Board of Psychology (Board) has received a vast amount of correspondence regarding E-health. The adoption and effective use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and other health information technology (HIT), as mandated by state and federal laws will improve health care quality, increase patient safety, reduce health care costs, and enable individuals and communities to make the best possible health decisions.
The Board supports the use of EHRs as a way of protecting the public and promoting access to care. While the Board is not the resource on EHR, the Minnesota Department of Health has many links you may find useful, specifically on how a provider can meet the Meaningful Use, requirement:
In addition to these resources the Minnesota Department of Health provides, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) also has learning resources that may assist you. These forums, educational webinars and Stage 2 Meaningful Use Resources can be found at:
While the Board is unable to provide advisory opinions, ethical consultation, or legal advice, we hope you find this information useful to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us now or in the future.
