EHR Incentive Programs – Important Information About Provider Registration

CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced the availability of registration for the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs. CMS and ONC encouraged broad participation and outlined online and in-person resources that are in place to assist eligible professionals and eligible hospitals who wish to participate. Beginning January 3, 2011, registration will be available for eligible health care professionals and eligible hospitals who wish to participate in the Medicare EHR incentive program. On January 3, registration in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will also be available in Alaska, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. In February, registration will open in California, Missouri, and North Dakota. Other states likely will launch their Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs during the spring and summer of 2011. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), EPs can receive up to $44,000 over a five-year period for Medicare or $63,750 over a six-year period for Medicaid. Eligible hospitals can earn millions of dollars for implementing and demonstrating meaningful use of certified EHR technology. To prepare for registration, interested providers should first familiarize themselves with the incentive programs’ requirements by visiting CMS’ Official website for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs at https://www.cms.gov/ehrincentiveprograms/. The site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions.

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