Clarification on 2012 Attestation Period, Duration
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:29 pm
In the first year of participation in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, a practice needs to meet meaningful use for a consecutive 90-day reporting period regardless if the practice first attests in 2011 or 2012. To attest for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program in subsequent years, a practice needs to have met meaningful use for a full year. The reporting period for eligible professionals must fall within the calendar year. April 18, 2011, was the earliest an eligible professional could attest that they have demonstrated meaningful use of certified EHR technology under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
Under the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, providers can attest that they have adopted, implemented or upgraded certified EHR technology in their first year of participation to receive an incentive payment. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program participants should check with their state to find out when they can begin participation.
Under the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, providers can attest that they have adopted, implemented or upgraded certified EHR technology in their first year of participation to receive an incentive payment. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program participants should check with their state to find out when they can begin participation.