ONC Health IT Certification Program Enhanced Oversight and Accountability Final Rule Released
HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology.
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EHR Incentive Program Status Report August 2016
Just the facts… CMS has released the most recent numbers for the EHR Incentive programs. Here are some Program-to-date highlights from the August report. Active registrants total over a half a million.
Looking Ahead to the EHR Incentive Programs Beyond 2016
CMS has been sharing guidance to help providers and industry members participate successfully in ongoing CMS health IT initiatives.
2016 Meaningful Use – Patient Engagement
By Jim Tate – In 2015 CMS released a Final Rule that upset the Meaningful Use apple cart. No longer did we have to remember what were Core vs. Menu measures.
CMS Developing a Centralized Repository to Assist in Public Health Reporting
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is developing a centralized repository for public health agency (PHA) and clinical data registry (CDR) reporting. The repository will assist providers in finding entities that accept electronic public health data.
2017 Medicare EHR Incentive Program Payment Adjustment for Hospitals
As part of ARRA, Congress established payment adjustments under Medicare for eligible hospitals that are not meaningful users of CEHRT. Learn more about what to know in 2017.
2016 Meaningful Use Requirements What You Need to Know Now
By Jim Tate – “Keep your eyes on the prize”. Not sure who said that but it sure makes sense these days. Sometimes it is better not to focus on what is coming down the road.but to keep at least one eye focused on the task as hand.
EHR Incentive Program Status Report July 2016
CMS has released the most recent numbers for the EHR Incentive programs. Here are some Program-to-date highlights from this latest CMS report in July. Active registrants total over a half a million.
CMS Webinars on the 2016 EHR Incentive Programs Requirements
Register now for these CMS webinars in August that highlight how to participate successfully in the EHR Incentive Programs in 2016 based on the criteria outlined in the October 2015 final rule. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot.