Today is the last day that eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals participating for the first time in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program can begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for fiscal year 2013.
Three other important dates for eligible hospitals and CAHs include:
• Sept. 30, 2013 — This is the last day of FY 2013, and the end of the reporting year.
• Oct. 1, 2013 — This is the first day of FY 2014, and the start of stage 2 reporting requirements for hospitals in their third or fourth years of participation.
• Nov. 30, 2013 — This is the last day to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for FY 2013.
More Articles on Meaningful Use:
Healthcare Associations Urge CMS to Slow Stage 3 Meaningful Use Plans
ONC Opens Comment Period for Meaningful Use Stage 3
Meaningful Use Measures Available on Online Database