An Eligible Professional (EP) for Medicare incentives is defined as a:
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Medicine
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Doctor of Optometry
- Chiropractor
A qualifying EP can receive EHR incentive payments for up to five years with payments beginning as early as 2011. Payments are calculated based on 75% of an EP's Medicare allowable charges in a given year. In general, the maximum amount of total incentive payments that an EP can receive under the Medicare program is $44,000. Beginning in 2015, EPs who fail to demonstrate Meaningful Use will be subject to payment adjustments (penalties) for their covered professional services.
Timeline for Receiving Medicare Payments
Timeline for Receiving Bonus Medicare Incentive Payments for the Health Professional Shortage Area
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