Health Information Technology Evaluation: From Meaningful Use to Meaningful Outcomes

 
Despite billions invested in Health IT, many implementations fail to deliver improved patient outcomes. As HITECH funding winds down, healthcare organizations must reassess how they measure Health IT success and impact. This lecture introduces a comprehensive, systematic evaluation framework grounded in evidence and real-world practice. Based on the speakers' book *Health Information Technology Evaluation: From Meaningful Use to Meaningful Outcomes*, the session explores moving beyond compliance-driven metrics toward outcome-focused assessments reflecting true Health IT value. Attendees learn to differentiate solutions that genuinely improve care delivery from those adding complexity without benefit. Ideal for healthcare executives, clinical informaticists, IT leaders, and policymakers responsible for Health IT strategy, the session offers practical tools for evaluating systems, ensuring accountability, and aligning technology with organizational goals.