The Stage 2 Meaningful Use objectives defined in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act may be the best first step toward more robust healthcare provider analytics and reporting. However, the beauty of these tools is not limited to meeting regulatory mandates alone. These data analysis and reporting requirements can usher in an information rich environment for healthcare providers. Harnessing this data will not only help control the escalating cost of healthcare but also enable the Healthcare CFO with the tools needed to make important financial decisions based on actionable information.