decisionhealth Newsletters, decisionhealth - 2011 Issue 4 (April)
CMS unveils online EHR attestation system to report meaningful use, get bonus money
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s rollout of an online attestation system for the EHR Incentive Program and describes the basic workflow providers use to register, answer meaningful use questions, submit attestation information, and review the results. It is relevant to providers, billers, coders, and practice staff who need to understand the general process for reporting EHR meaningful use data through CMS. The article focuses on the structure of the attestation pages, the types of information users may need to enter, and the overall submission and review process.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations participating in the EHR Incentive Program needed to understand CMS’s new online process for attestation so they could prepare provider information and complete reporting correctly. The article helps readers identify the broad steps involved and the kinds of measure data the system requests.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS’s online EHR attestation system is organized
- What general steps are involved in registering and attesting through the CMS website
- What types of meaningful use information the attestation workflow may request
- How the system presents core and menu measure reporting at a high level
- What happens after attestation is submitted
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other eligible providers
- Medical practice managers
- Medical coders and billing staff
- EHR implementation and compliance staff
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