National Health IT Week is September 15-19, 2014. CMS will mark the week by hosting several webinars and launching new resources on eHealth University that help providers participate in eHealth programs. For the latest news and updates on CMS’ Health IT activities, visit the CMS eHealth website. CMS wants to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to receive [...]
If you are an eligible professional participating in the EHR Incentive Programs, you will be required to meet Patient Electronic Access measures. Patients’ access to their EHRs can help them make more informed decisions about their health care and improve efficiencies in health care delivery. In order to meet 2014 Stage 1 requirements, you must provide [...]
CMS offers exclusions and hardship exceptions for eligible professionals who face challenges in meeting meaningful use objectives that require that they and their patients have broadband access and Internet connectivity. Patients’ Access to Broadband The Secure Electronic Messaging measure for eligible professionals and the second measure for the Patient Electronic Access objective for eligible professionals and eligible hospitals/CAHs require [...]
By CMS...... Eligible Professionals: EHR Hardship Exception Applications Due July 1, 2014 Eligible professionals can now use CMS’ new interactive tool to help determine if they will avoid upcoming 2015 and 2016 Medicare EHR Incentive Program payment adjustments by demonstrating meaningful use, or if they should apply for a hardship exception. If an eligible professional [...]
Read full article at Federal Register A. Proposed Changes to Meaningful Use Stage Timeline and the Use of CEHRT 1. Reporting in 2014 We are revisiting some of the requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs for 2014. Many EHR vendors have indicated, through letters to CMS, public forums and listening sessions, survey [...]
If you are an eligible professional, make sure you are aware of the special reporting periods for submitting meaningful use measures in 2014. Meaningful Use Reporting for Medicare and Medicaid Eligible Professionals You only need to demonstrate meaningful use for a three-month, or 90-day, reporting period, regardless if you are demonstrating Stage 1 or Stage [...]
Article by CMS.... Today, CMS and ONC released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow providers participating in the EHR Incentive Programs to use the 2011 Edition of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) for calendar and fiscal year 2014. The NPRM will grant flexibility to providers who are experiencing difficulties fully implementing [...]
Articel By CMS..... Are you an eligible professional practicing in multiple locations? Review the new Multiple Locations Tipsheet for information on how to successfully demonstrate meaningful use in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. The tipsheet includes guidance on determining if a location is equipped with certified EHR technology, calculating patient encounters, and what [...]
Article by CMS...... Important Medicare Deadline Approaching for Eligible Professionals If you are an eligible professional for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, 2014 is the last year you can start participation in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program in order to receive incentive payments. Eligible professionals who begin participation in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program after [...]
Article by CMS...... Are you a Medicare eligible professional who is participating or planning to participate in Stage 1 of the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program this year? The Stage 2 rule for meaningful use included changes to Stage 1 requirements that took effect on January 1, 2014. These changes include: Record and Chart [...]
