decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 5 (May)
Staff can now attest for meaningful use on behalf of providers, but only one at a time
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Article Overview
This article explains CMS guidance on how practice managers and other authorized staff can register and attest for EHR meaningful use on behalf of physicians. It focuses on the registration workflow, required identity-account linkage, and the practical limitations that affect larger groups handling multiple providers. The content is relevant to practice managers, billing/coding staff, compliance teams, and others involved in EHR incentive program administration.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations participating in EHR incentive programs need to understand who may complete registration and attestation, what identity setup is required, and how CMS limits proxy activity across providers. This affects workflow planning, delegation, and administration for practices of any size, especially larger multi-provider groups.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS allows registration and attestation to be handled by authorized staff or third parties
- What identity and account setup steps are involved before proxy attestation can occur
- Why the process can still be operationally challenging for larger practices
- What CMS says about individual provider handling versus group-level batching
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician groups
- EHR incentive program administrators
- Healthcare consultants
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