Spotlight and Upcoming Events

This is where you can find the latest information about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. Please check back often for timely announcements, updates, and upcoming events.

SPOTLIGHT

Audio Recording from Final Rule training is available in the "Downloads" section below.

New Educational Materials Posted. See the following new materials on our web site:

• Overview tab: Timeline of EHR Incentive Program Milestones, Video on EHR incentive program, and Regional Office points of contact for your questions
• Eligibility tab: Eligibility Flow Chart where you can learn more about if you are eligible for the EHR incentive program.
• This tab: Audio recording and slide decks from our most recent trainings to get an overview of the final rules for the EHR incentive programs and certification.

The final rule for the EHR Incentive Programs and definition of Meaningful Use is announced on July 13, 2010. The final rule outlines the parameters of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and the definition of "Meaningful Use" which includes the requirements those eligible for the programs will need to demonstrate in order to receive EHR incentive payments. More information about the final rule can be found in the Downloads and links sections below. Additional information about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs can also be found through the tabs on the left.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Educational events on the EHR incentive program and the requirements for meaningful use are being planned. Additional sessions will be added in coming weeks and months to help you understand the programs and know the steps to take to participate.

ONC Overview of the Temporary Certification Program for Electronic Health Record (EHR) Technology: The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a series of informational calls the purpose of which is to provide an overview of, and answer questions related to, the temporary certification program for electronic health record (EHR) technology. In this ONC-hosted event, participants will hear an overview of the program and be able to ask questions. Recordings and transcripts for each call will be made available on the ONC web site. See the Health IT/Certification program link below for more information.
Date: August 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT
Call-in Information: 888-324-9617, participant pass code: 4584230

Final Rules Overview by CMS and ONC
The audio recording and materials from the July 22nd event is now posted in the Downloads section below.

Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Specifics for Eligible Professionals: This session will help individual providers learn the details of the program that specifically pertain to you – eligibility, payment, what you need to register, timeline, meaningful use objectives and measures. Missed this session? The audio recording of the August 10th event will be posted on this site in a few weeks. Materials from this training are posted in Downloads section below.

Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Specifics for Hospitals: This session will help hospitals learn the details of the program that specifically pertain to you – eligibility, payment calculation, what you need to register, timeline, meaningful use objectives and measures. Missed this session? The audio recording of the August 11th event will be posted on this site in a few weeks. Materials from this training are posted in Downloads section below.

Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive program Question and Answer Session: This 90-minute session was recorded. This audio recording along with the transcript will be posted in this site in a few weeks.

Downloads
August 11, 2010 Training for Hospitals [PDF, 285KB] August 10, 2010 Training for Eligible Professionals [PDF, 331KB] July 22, 1010 CMS and ONC Final Rules Training Audio Recording, Transcript and Slides [Zip, 32.25MB] July 22, 2010 Training CMS EHR Incentive Programs and Meaningful Use Final Rule Slides [PDF, 298KB] July 22, 2010 Training ONC Temp Certification Process and Certification Standards Final Rule Slides [PDF, 126KB] Contact Information for EHR Incentive Program Inquiries [PDF, 110KB]
Related Links Inside CMS
Press Release: CMS and ONC Final Rules to Support Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (July 13, 2010) Fact Sheet: Final Regulations Define Meaningful Use Standards for EHR Incentive Programs (July 13, 2010) Fact Sheet: Electronic Health Records At-a-Glance (July 13, 2010) Fact Sheet: Medicare EHR Incentive Program Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010) Fact Sheet: Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010) Fact Sheet: Meaningful Use Final Rule Overview (July 16, 2010) Health IT Frequently Asked Questions
Related Links Outside CMS
CMS Final Rule Published Through Federal Register (July 28, 2010) [PDF, 14MB] Video of EHR Incentive Program Basics Video Clip of Final Rule Announcement (July 13, 2010) Health IT/Certification Program Health IT/Standards and Certification

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