decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 7 (July)
Top 5 meaningful use myths that could cost you, lead to reimbursement cuts
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Article Overview
This article reviews frequently misunderstood aspects of the EHR meaningful use program and how those misunderstandings can affect incentive eligibility and payment adjustments. It is aimed at providers and practice administrators who participate in, or are considering participation in, the program. The discussion focuses on hardship exceptions, penalty timing and accumulation, repeated attestation requirements, reporting timelines for first-time participants, and the relationship between meaningful use security review requirements and HIPAA-related risk analysis guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Misunderstanding meaningful use requirements can affect whether a practice receives incentive payments or faces reductions in Medicare reimbursement. The article helps readers identify the broad compliance topics that influence participation status, timing, and related security review obligations.
What You Will Learn
- How common misunderstandings about meaningful use can affect incentives and payment adjustments
- What types of situations may be associated with hardship exceptions
- How penalty exposure can accumulate over multiple years
- Why meaningful use participation requires ongoing annual attestation
- How first-time participation timing relates to reporting periods and incentive eligibility
- How meaningful use security review requirements relate broadly to HIPAA risk analysis guidance
Who Should Read This
- Eligible professionals
- Physicians and other providers
- Practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
- Medical billing and compliance staff
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