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.
Physicians Who Participated in EHR Incentive Program During 2011 Must Attest by Feb. 29
Hospitals Receive $1.8B in EHR Incentive Payments in CY 2011
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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Hospitals Receive $1.8B in EHR Incentive Payments in CY 2011