143 hospitals have attested to MU2

So far, 143 hospitals have attested to meaningful use stage 2, according to the latest CMS data.

Attestations are up from last month, when CMS reported 78 hospitals had reached the stage 2 milestone. However, the still relatively low number suggests providers are struggling to meet the requirements of stage 2.

To aid providers struggling to meet meaningful use stage 2 due to delays in receiving the updated 2014 CEHRT software, CMS recently finalized a rule that would allow providers to use 2011 Edition CEHRT or a combination of 2011 and 2014 Edition to attest to either stage 1 or stage 2.

This flexibility in attestation was largely welcomed by providers when it was proposed this spring. However, the timing of the proposal and the required 60-day comment period means this final rule comes almost two months after the start of the last 90-day attestation period for the 2014 reporting year, frustrating providers who had to make a decision about their attestation plans by July 1.

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