Payment Statistics for CMS EHR Incentives for Eligible Professionals The proof is in the pudding. The case of CMS EHR incentive programs continue to produce remarkable statistics that demonstrate that Health Information Technology is being adopted. The rate of EPs (eligible professionals) receiving Stage 1 Medicare incentives continues to accelerate. In May a total of […]
Sometimes things are not what they seem and what may appear simple is complex upon closer examination. A case in point: meaningful use objective for vital signs. The documentation of vital signs is a required core measure for meaningful use and the CMS EHR Incentives for eligible professionals (EP). The measure is very clear: “For […]
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There are two questions from Eligible Professional specialists about the CMS EHR Incentives that I’m asked over and over again. Question 1: “Do specialists have to meet all of the required Core Set Meaningful Use objectives? We don’t do vitals, we don’t prescribe, we don’t ______ (fill in the blank).” The Meaningful Use tablets that […]
By now we all (hopefully) know the ABCs of the CMS EHR Incentive Program: Registration – Meaningful Use of Certified EHR Technology – Attestation. After attestation you hope to get a check so you can go out and buy your second iPad plus a few other toys. Maybe even take a trip to that all-inclusive resort in […]