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CMS EHR Incentive Program FAQs

This section will connect you with the latest information on Medicare and Medicaid
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs from CMS, in the form of FAQs.

July 21, 2011

Attestation resources located on the CMS EHR website.


June 29, 2011

CMS is pleased to announce that through Medscape Education, you now have the opportunity to achieve CME credits by learning more about the EHR Incentive Programs. 


June 24, 2011

I am an eligible professional (EP) who has successfully attested for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, so why haven't I received my incentive payment yet?


June 2, 2011

CMS Provides First Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Payments Totaling $75 Million; Providers Offered Flexibility in Adopting E-Prescribing


May 25, 2011

Two new FAQs on clinical quality measures (CQMs) and meaningful use have been added to our website. Take a minute and review these new FAQs.


May 20, 2011

CMS has provided five new FAQs on meaningful use. Take a minute and review these new FAQs. 


May 13, 2011

CMS has developed attestation worksheets to help providers successfully attest to meeting meaningful use through the CMS web-based attestation system.


April 29, 2011

Attestation, Meaningful Use, Certified EHR Technology, and the Path to Payment


April 28, 2011

Payments for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs are distributed based on each year of participation, and follow a specific payment schedule. Located below are payment details on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. For an overview, see the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Special Edition article (SE1111) – Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Payment Process.


March 30, 2011

New FAQs on Eligibility, Certified EHR Technology, Meaningful Use, and Attestation

For more information about meaningful use and its requirements, take a look at the Meaningful Use page on the CMS EHR website.

Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the CMS EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.



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