BC Advantage - 2016 Issue 10
New Alternate Exclusions for 2016 Meaningful Use
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Article Overview
This article explains 2016 alternate exclusions tied to the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs and the transition from Stage 1 to Modified Stage 2. It is aimed at clinicians, hospitals, and coding or compliance staff who need a high-level understanding of which meaningful use objectives and measures were affected and how the changes fit into attestation and reporting workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
Meaningful use exclusions can affect whether providers can successfully attest for a reporting period, especially when objectives, measures, or supporting technologies changed between stages. Understanding the scope of these 2016 alternate exclusions helps practices and hospitals assess relevance before attestation and avoid reporting surprises.
Article Sections
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Overview of 2016 alternate exclusions
Summarizes the CMS final rule context and the purpose of the 2016 alternate exclusions. It also describes the transition issues related to EHR incentive program stages and certified EHR technology.
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Eligible Professionals
Covers the objectives and measures discussed for eligible professionals and the general circumstances under which alternate exclusions may apply. The section focuses on the reporting categories addressed for 2016.
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Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals
Covers the objectives and measures discussed for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals. It also summarizes the broader reporting areas addressed for 2016.
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iSALUS Healthcare mission statement
Includes the closing organizational statement about the company’s products and mission. This section is promotional and not part of the coding guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How 2016 alternate exclusions fit into the EHR Incentive Programs
- Which broad meaningful use objectives are discussed for eligible professionals
- Which broad meaningful use objectives are discussed for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals
- How the article frames attestation and reporting considerations for 2016
- The role of CMS final rule changes in the 2016 exclusions discussion
Who Should Read This
- Eligible professionals
- Eligible hospitals
- Critical access hospitals
- Health information management staff
- EHR implementation and compliance teams
- Medical practice administrators
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