CMS releases its proposed rule on the Stage 2 meaningful use requirements.
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CMS Releases Proposed Rule On Meaningful Use Stage 2
February 23, 2012EHR Contracting Tip: Attestation for AIU
January 28, 2012Now that most states have their Medicaid EHR Incentive Program in full swing we have gotten a glimpse of what they are requiring for attesting to “adopt, implement and upgrade” aka “AIU”. As described in the CMS rules themselves, practices need to show that they have some skin in the game and have actually invested in [...]
ACO Final Rule – Drastically Reduces Quality Measure Requirements
December 8, 2011The fourth installment of Ogden Murphy Wallace’s ACO series focuses on the quality measures ACOs will have to report and achieve during their participation in the Shared Savings Program.
Stage 2 Meaningful Use – Delayed to 2014
November 30, 2011In an attempt to encourage earlier participation in the EHR Incentive Programs, HHS announced today a delay in the requirement to meet the Stage 2 meaningful use measures until 2014.
CMS Issues Info Sheets on Meaningful Use
August 12, 2011CMS explains meaningful use objectives and measures in new information sheets.
Washington Makes Changes To Patient Volume Calculation for Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments
August 7, 2011Changes to Washington Medicaid EHR Incentive Program patient volume calculation may have significant impact on eligible professionals and hospitals.
Delay of Stage 2 of Meaningful Use
July 7, 2011ONC agrees to a delay in the Stage 2 Meaningful Use requirements.
Hospital Deadline for Medicare EHR Incentive Payments Near
June 10, 2011For those hospitals interested in applying for the Medicare EHR Incentive Payments for 2011, the last day to begin the 90-day reporting period is July 3rd. Hospitals and CAHs must demonstrate meaningful use for 90-days during the 2011 fiscal year (which ends September 30, 2011). Hospitals and CAHs have until November 30, 2011 to register and [...]
CMS Issues Medicare EHR Incentive Checks
May 20, 2011CMS begins writing checks for Medicare EHR Incentive payments.
Attestation for EHR Incentive Programs Available
April 27, 2011Earlier this month, CMS launched the attestation portion of the EHR Incentive Payment Program. Beginning on April 18th, eligible professionals and hospitals are now able to attest to meaningful use (or adopt, implement or upgrade for Medicaid). Along with the attestation itself, CMS launched its Meaningful Use Attestation Calculator, a wizard which walks eligible professionals and hospitals [...]
