decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 12 (December)
Don’t return your meaningful use check; gather supporting documentation now
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Article Overview
This article covers documentation practices for electronic health record meaningful use attestation and the audit environment around CMS incentive payments. It is aimed at providers, practice managers, and EHR staff who need to understand what kinds of supporting records may be requested, why post-payment reviews matter, and how to organize evidence related to attested measures and vendor-generated reports.
Why This Topic Matters
Meaningful use incentive payments can be subject to later review, so practices that keep clear supporting documentation are better positioned to respond to CMS audits and avoid repayment issues.
What You Will Learn
- Why retaining supporting documentation matters after meaningful use attestation
- What types of audit-related evidence may be requested for EHR-based reporting
- How practices can organize records to support attested measures
- Why internal review and documentation readiness are important before an audit occurs
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and eligible professionals
- Practice managers
- EHR implementation staff
- Billing and compliance staff
- Health IT and quality reporting personnel
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