Which federal agency mandates meaningful use (MU) measures that include documenting human responses?

The correct answer is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) because CMS is responsible for establishing and overseeing the meaningful use measures, which are designed to encourage healthcare providers to use electronic health records (EHRs) effectively. These measures focus on improving patient care through various criteria, one of which includes the documentation of human responses, ensuring that clinicians capture important patient data accurately and comprehensively in EHR systems.

CMS plays a critical role in incentivizing hospitals and providers to adopt and utilize EHR technology, thus enhancing the overall quality of care and promoting the exchange of health information between providers. This aligns with their goals to improve healthcare outcomes and facilitate better management of patient information.

The other agencies listed do not have the same level of direct involvement in the meaningful use measures related to EHR documentation and incentivization. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) primarily regulates drugs and medical devices, while the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focuses on medical research funding. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides broader oversight and policy direction in healthcare but does not specifically enforce the meaningful use measures—this is a primary function of CMS. Therefore, CMS is the agency that specifically mandates the requirements linked to meaningful use