E/M Coding Alert - 2010 Issue 23
Electronic Health Records: At Long Last, CMS Issues Temporary Certification Program for EHRs
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Article Overview
This article covers the federal rollout of a temporary certification process for electronic health record technology and the accompanying CMS information site for the EHR incentive program. It is relevant to physicians, hospitals, eligible professionals, EHR vendors, and health IT stakeholders who need a broad overview of certification timing, program availability, and the general structure of incentive-related guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand where CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator stood on EHR certification and incentive program administration at the time. It is useful for anyone evaluating whether the full piece contains implementation dates, agency announcements, or program background relevant to EHR adoption planning.
Article Sections
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Temporary certification process for EHR technology
Introduces the federal temporary certification process and the agencies involved in establishing it. It also frames the topic in relation to EHR adoption and incentive program participation.
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CMS expands EHR information site
Summarizes the CMS website updates that provide general information about the EHR incentive program. The section focuses on the availability of program details and payment framework information.
What You Will Learn
- How the temporary EHR certification process was introduced at the federal level
- Which agencies were involved in the certification and information rollout
- What kinds of CMS program information were made available to providers and vendors
- How the article frames the relationship between certified EHR technology and incentive program participation
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Hospitals
- Eligible professionals
- EHR vendors
- Health information technology stakeholders
- Medical coders and compliance staff
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