decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 9 (September)
CMS clarifications show why Medicaid’s bigger EHR bonus check is easier to get
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS guidance on the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and how certain practice patterns may affect eligibility for the larger first-year incentive. It compares the Medicaid and Medicare EHR incentive programs, notes the role of Medicaid managed care in eligibility calculations, and explains why these clarifications matter to primary care physicians and practice managers evaluating program participation.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps physicians, practice administrators, and coding/compliance professionals understand broad federal EHR incentive program eligibility issues and how CMS clarification may affect participation decisions. It is relevant to groups assessing whether their patient mix and program options support enrollment in the Medicaid EHR incentive pathway versus the Medicare pathway.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS clarified eligibility considerations for the Medicaid EHR incentive program
- How the Medicaid EHR incentive program compares with the Medicare EHR incentive program
- Why Medicaid managed care is relevant to incentive eligibility
- Why practice managers and physicians may pay attention to these program clarifications
Who Should Read This
- Primary care physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Health information technology staff
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