The first wave of Medicare incentive payments are expected to be distributed to meaningful users of electronic health records this week, according to a Government Health IT news report.
So far, several hospitals have announced they expect to receive incentive payments, including Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark., Beaumont Hospitals based in Royal Oak, Mich., and Detroit Medical Center. The hospitals are expecting $3 million, $10.3 million and $16-17 million, respectively.
Read the news report about EHR Medicare incentive payments.
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So far, several hospitals have announced they expect to receive incentive payments, including Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark., Beaumont Hospitals based in Royal Oak, Mich., and Detroit Medical Center. The hospitals are expecting $3 million, $10.3 million and $16-17 million, respectively.
Read the news report about EHR Medicare incentive payments.
Related Articles on Meaningful Use:
HHS Inspector General: Security Concerns Abound in Rush to Deploy EHRs
CMS Shares Additional Meaningful Use Information for Providers
More Educational Institutions Incorporating EMR Training in Curriculum