This document summarizes key components of electronic health records (EHRs) and their implementation through meaningful use mandates. It describes the goals of EHRs to improve care coordination, reduce errors and costs, and enhance outcomes. The stages of meaningful use are outlined, requiring use of EHRs for tasks like medication reconciliation, discharge summaries, and care transition notifications. Case managers can use EHR data and functions to improve care transitions and avoid adverse events through population health management.