The Bookmarked Final Rules

Jan 17, 2011• 2

By JOHN HALAMKA, MD

Robin Raiford of Allscripts has completed the bookmarking of all the healthcare IT final rules:

CMS final rule – EHR incentive program (14 Megabytes)
ONC final rule – Standards Stage One (500K)
ONC final rule – Permanent Certification Program (500K)

Also, here’s the detail of the numerators and denominators of the meaningful use metrics with thresholds.

I’m sure these will help many people inside and outside of government.

Thanks Robin!

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The CMS Schedule
John – CMS just announced the following key dates for the Medicare incentive programs’ first year:
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January 3, 2011: Registration for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
April 2011: Attestation for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
May 2011: Issuing of Medicare EHR incentive payments expected to begin.
July 3, 2011: Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program for federal
FY 2011.
September 30, 2011: Federal FY 2011 payment year ends at midnight for eligible hospitals and CAHs.
October 3, 2011: Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2011 to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program.
November 30, 2011: Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for federal fiscal year 2011.
December 31, 2011: Calendar 2011 payment year ends for eligible professionals.
Interested providers may familiarize themselves with the incentive programs’ requirements by visiting CMS’ Official Web Site for more on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive program. The site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions.
Ann Miller RN MHA
[Executive Director]
http://www.MedicalExecutivePost.com

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Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA says:

Jan 17, 2011 at 10:22 am

The CMS Schedule
John – CMS just announced the following key dates for the Medicare incentive programs’ first year:
###
January 3, 2011: Registration for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
April 2011: Attestation for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
May 2011: Issuing of Medicare EHR incentive payments expected to begin.
July 3, 2011: Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program for federal
FY 2011.
September 30, 2011: Federal FY 2011 payment year ends at midnight for eligible hospitals and CAHs.
October 3, 2011: Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2011 to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program.
November 30, 2011: Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for federal fiscal year 2011.
December 31, 2011: Calendar 2011 payment year ends for eligible professionals.
Interested providers may familiarize themselves with the incentive programs’ requirements by visiting CMS’ Official Web Site for more on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive program. The site provides general and detailed information on the programs, including tabs on the path to payment, eligibility, meaningful use, certified EHR technology, and frequently asked questions.
Ann Miller RN MHA
[Executive Director]
http://www.MedicalExecutivePost.com