Do meaningful use hardship exception forms right or lose 1% of payments

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because a rejected or missed hardship exception can affect Medicare payment adjustments and may also affect incentive payment eligibility. It provides practical context on how to organize a submission and what general kinds of supporting materials CMS reviewers may expect.

Article Sections

1. CMS hardship exception application overview

   Introduces the hardship exception application for eligible professionals and explains the filing context within the EHR incentive program.

2. Don’t wait; document

   Discusses the importance of supporting materials, file presentation, and a clear narrative when preparing a submission.

3. How to handle hard cases

   Reviews categories of hardship situations described in the article and the types of supporting evidence or documentation that may be relevant.