CMS to modify meaningful use group practice registration process

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will implement protocols in May that allow eligible professionals (EPs) to designate a third-party, such as a practice administrator, to register and attest for them as part of the EHR meaningful use incentive program . EPs are not currently allowed to designate a practice manager or any other person to register in their place. However, until CMS implements this new group practice "functionality," each EP should register himself or herself separately for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
EPs may qualify for either $44,000 under the Medicare EHR program or up to $63,750 under the Medicaid EHR incentive program. CMS has posted information about when your state will launch its program. You may also contact your state Medicaid agency for more information about the program and or visit your state EHR Incentive Program and HIT Web site.


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