Jan. 3 marked the one-year anniversary of the start of registration for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, according to a CMS news release.
Providers showed a tremendous amount of interest for the incentive program through implementation of EHRs. Highlights of the programs first year include:
• Forty-three states started Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
• More than 176,000 individuals registered for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
• Over $2.5 billion was paid in incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals across the country.
To verify eligibility or register for the program visit the CMS EHR website.
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• Forty-three states started Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
• More than 176,000 individuals registered for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
• Over $2.5 billion was paid in incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals across the country.
To verify eligibility or register for the program visit the CMS EHR website.
Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!
Related Articles on EHR Incentive Programs:
New Information From CMS on Medicare, Medicaid EHR Appeals Process
Newt Gingrich Backs Off Prior EHR Support as he Strives to Retain Top Ranking
CMS Creates EHR Incentive Program Guide for Eligible Professionals