Have you registered for the CMS EHR Incentive Programs yet?
Registration for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs has already begun. In January, providers and hospitals began to receive their Medicaid EHR incentive payments. The University of Kentucky Healthcare, the University of Kentucky’s teaching hospital, and Central Baptist Hospital became the first hospitals to receive payments, and physicians at the Gastorf Family Clinic in Durant, OK, became the first eligible professionals to collect their initial Medicaid EHR Incentive Program payments.
Not sure if you are eligible to participate in the EHR Incentive Programs? Need help with registration? The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs website features several resources to assist you, including:
The Eligibility Widget — In order to register, you must first find out if you qualify as an eligible professional or eligible hospital. The eligibility widget will walk you step-by-step through the eligibility requirements, letting you know if you qualify for the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. You can find this resource on the CMS website.
Information About Registration — To help you prepare, a list of all the information you will need during your registration process is provided for both eligible professionals and eligible hospitals. You can find this resource on the CMS website.
The Eligible Professional Registration Webinar — Are you ready to register? Check out the registration webinar for eligible professionals, which supplies video guidance to help you through the registration process. You can view this webinar.
Hospital Tip Sheets — Located on the EHR Incentive Programs website are helpful tip sheets providing information on payment and eligibility guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, and Critical Access Hospitals. You can find this resource on the CMS website.
Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.
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