In the last decade, and with the requirement to build EHRs that meet the 2009 meaningful use criteria, the use of which type of data has expanded to include pay-for-performance initiatives, care coordination, patient safety monitoring, and public health surveillance?
A)Patient
B)Coded
C)Embedded
D)Qualitative

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Coded data, specifically standardized medical coding systems such as ICD-10 and SNOMED CT, have become increasingly important in EHRs for meeting meaningful use criteria and facilitating initiatives such as pay-for-performance, care coordination, patient safety monitoring, and public health surveillance. Coded data allows for more efficient and accurate data sharing and analysis across different healthcare settings and organizations.

In the Last Decade, and with the Requirement to Build