Scott A. Jens, OD, FAAO, CEO of Revolution EHR, encourages ODs to embrace implementation of Meaningful Use, Stages 1-3, as a means to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Jens notes that Stage 1 focuses on data collection, while Stage 2 centers on advancing clinical processes, and Stage 3 concentrates on improving patient engagement. Dr. Jens says his practice is already implementing many components of Stage 2, including making a secure online patient portal available, and having his staff educate patients on accessing and optimizing it.
Scott A. Jens, OD, FAAO, is co-owner of Isthmus Eye Care, with offices in Middleton and Madison, Wis. In addition, Dr. Jens is the CEO of RevolutionEHR, a provider of online-based electronic health records. He can be reached at: sjens@revolutionehr.com.