decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 8 (August)
Key dates for the first year of the Medicare EHR incentive program
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Article Overview
This article explains the key calendar dates tied to the first year of the Medicare EHR incentive program. It is useful for physicians, practice managers, and billing or compliance staff tracking program registration, attestation timing, payment timing, and future Medicare payment implications related to EHR participation. The piece provides a high-level schedule of milestones and deadlines rather than detailed coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these dates helps practices plan for participation in the Medicare EHR incentive program and avoid missing registration, attestation, or deadline windows. It also highlights when program changes may affect Medicare reimbursement in later years.
Article Sections
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Program timeline and key dates
This section presents the major milestones for the first year of the Medicare EHR incentive program. It covers the timing of registration, attestation, payment distribution, and later program-related deadlines.
What You Will Learn
- The major dates associated with the first year of the Medicare EHR incentive program
- When registration and attestation were scheduled to begin
- How the article frames the timing of incentive payments and later Medicare program milestones
- Which groups the timeline is most relevant for in a practice setting
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Health information technology staff
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