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Electronic Health Records Incentive Program:Secure Messaging for Meaningful Use pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy update provides guidance on Electronic Health Records Meaningful Use requirements for 2017, specifically focusing on secure messaging portal objectives that providers commonly fail to meet. It outlines new thresholds for patient portal access and secure messaging requirements under Modified Stage 2 and Stage 3 Meaningful Use.
Action Required
For 2017 Meaningful Use attestation: Providers must ensure more than 50% of patients (Modified Stage 2) or 80% (Stage 3) have timely access to their health information online. Implement secure messaging for more than 5% of patients. IT staff should verify EHR portal functionality meets these thresholds and document patient engagement metrics for attestation reporting.