Blog: Medicare/CMS Initiatives

The Latest on Meaningful Use

The draft matrix for the 2011, 2013 and 2015 Meaningful Use requirements has been released.  What does it mean for the EHR selection process?

 

Will the EHR EMR that I Purchase be Certified for Stimulus Payments?

The EHR funding available under the recently passed Stimulus Act requires "meaningful use" of a "certified EHR".  How do I know if my EHR will qualify?

 

EHR Stimulus Payments

The Economic Stimulus Package signed into law today by President Obama includes the substantial EHR incentive payments to providers.  

ePrescribing in the News Again

ePrescribing continues to make the news.  One reason is the HHS/Medicare program that offers an additional 2% but there are more reasons.

Medicare ePrescribing Payments

HR 6331, which became law in July, includes additional reimbursement to providers using ePrescribing beginning in 2009.

Medicare Physician Payments

Update from Julie Hart with Congressman Gonzalez' Office