EHR Incentive Pay: Follow This Advice to Avoid Forfeiting Your EHR Incentive Pay

Why This Topic Matters

EHR incentive participation depends on meeting CMS requirements and completing attestation correctly. This article helps readers understand where CMS has clarified common points of confusion so they can review participation status and related administrative steps before submitting information.

Article Sections

1. Which Vital Signs Must Be Recorded?

   Discusses CMS guidance related to recording vital-sign information for meaningful use and the circumstances under which exclusions may be considered. The section focuses on the scope of practice and measure interpretation for eligible providers.

2. Know Who Can Register

   Explains CMS guidance on who may complete registration-related tasks on behalf of an eligible provider. The section addresses account and identity-management considerations tied to the registration process.

3. Try CMS's Handy Calculator

   Describes CMS’s calculator resource for checking readiness before attestation in the EHR incentive program. The section focuses on using CMS tools to review compliance status with program objectives and measures.