Towards Estimation of Electronic Laboratory Reporting Volumes in a Meaningful Use World

Authors

  • Brian E. Dixon School of Informatics, Indiana University; Regenstrief Institute; Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Health Services Research and Development Service
  • Roland E. Gamache School of Informatics, Indiana University; Regenstrief Institute
  • Shaun J. Grannis Regenstrief Institute; Indiana University School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4586

Abstract

Given the prospect of a dramatic increase in anticipated electronic laboratory reporting volume due to Stage 2 meaningful use criteria, we calculated a rough estimate based on prior volumes in a large population.

Author Biography

Brian E. Dixon, School of Informatics, Indiana University; Regenstrief Institute; Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Health Services Research and Development Service

Dr. Dixon's research focuses on developing and evaluating processes and information technologies that provide more comprehensive knowledge about patients and populations to improve decision-making and outcomes. His research includes leveraging health information exchange (HIE) to enable and support secondary use of clinical and administrative data to improve public health. His research has also examined the use of information systems to improve decision-making and knowledge management in public health contexts.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Dixon, B. E., Gamache, R. E., & Grannis, S. J. (2013). Towards Estimation of Electronic Laboratory Reporting Volumes in a Meaningful Use World. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4586

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Oral Presentations: Meaningful Use