New CMS rule allows flexibility in certified EHR technology
for 2014
The
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule on
August 29, 2014, that allows health care providers more flexibility in how
they use certified electronic health record (EHR) technology (CEHRT) to meet
meaningful use for an EHR Incentive Program reporting period for 2014. By
providing this flexibility, more providers will be able to participate and meet
important meaningful use objectives like drug interaction and drug allergy
checks, providing clinical summaries to patients, electronic prescribing,
reporting on key public health data and reporting on quality measures.
“We
listened to stakeholder feedback and provided CEHRT flexibility for 2014 to
help ensure providers can continue to participate in the EHR Incentive Programs
forward,” said Marilyn Tavenner, CMS administrator. “We were excited to see
that there is overwhelming support for this change.”
Based
on public comments and feedback from stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS) identified ways to help eligible professionals,
eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) implement and
meaningfully use Certified EHR Technology. Specifically, eligible providers can
use the 2011 Edition CEHRT or a combination of 2011 and 2014 Edition CEHRT for an
EHR reporting period in 2014 for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive
Programs; All eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs are required
to use the 2014 Edition CEHRT in 2015.
These
updates to the EHR Incentive Programs support HHS’ commitment to implementing
an effective health information technology infrastructure that elevates
patient-centered care, improves health outcomes, and supports the providers
that care for patients.
The
rule also finalizes the extension of Stage 2 through 2016 for certain providers
and announces the Stage 3 timeline, which will begin in 2017 for providers who
first became meaningful EHR users in 2011 or 2012.
See
the full press release here: http://cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Press-releases/2014-Press-releases-items/2014-08-29.html
See
the EHR Incentive Programs 2014 CEHRT Ruke: Quick Guide here: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/Downloads/CEHRT2014_FinalRule_QuickGuide.pdf
See the CEHRT Flexibility Decision Tool here: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/Downloads/CEHRT_Rule_DecisionTool.pdf
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