What are the three stages of Meaningful Use and what was the focus of each stage?

The three stages of Meaningful Use were: stage 1 focused on data capturing and sharing, stage 2 focused on advanced clinical processes, and stage 3 sought to improve outcomes.

According to the text, the three stages of Meaningful Use (MU) were part of an EHR incentive program established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Stage 1, initiated during 2011–2012, focused on data capturing and sharing. Stage 2, beginning in 2014, focused on advanced clinical processes. Stage 3, launched in 2016/2017 and intended to last through 2019 and beyond, sought to improve outcomes. These stages were later replaced by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) quality payment program.