decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
Larger groups, surgeons may have trouble registering for EHR bonus via CMS website
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Article Overview
This article covers operational issues surrounding CMS’s online EHR Incentive Program Registration & Attestation System. It explains why physician-only registration may create workflow problems for larger groups and notes a website-based eligibility screening concern that could affect surgeons and other providers. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice administrators, compliance staff, and billing/coding professionals tracking EHR incentive program administration and CMS registration procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
It matters because registration and eligibility checks for federal incentive programs can affect whether eligible professionals receive bonus payments and how practices manage enrollment workflows. The article highlights potential administrative barriers and system-generated eligibility concerns that may be important for group practices and surgical providers.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS’s EHR Incentive Program registration and attestation system is affecting physician registration workflows.
- Why larger medical groups may face administrative challenges when providers must register personally.
- How CMS website screening can affect apparent eligibility under the program’s inpatient-service threshold.
- Which types of practices and providers may be most impacted by the registration and attestation process.
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Compliance staff
- Billing and coding professionals
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