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HHS/CMS | RIN: 0938-AP78 | Publication ID: Fall 2010 |
Title: Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program (CMS-0033-F) | |
Abstract: This rule would implement provisions of the American Recovery Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) that authorize incentive payments to eligible professionals (EPS) and eligible hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs for adopting and becoming meaningful users of certified electronic health records (HER) technology. In accordance with the Recovery Act, the rule will establish maximum annual incentive amounts and include Medicare penalties for failing to meaningfully use EHRs beginning in 2015. | |
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 412 and 413 42 CFR 422 and 495 | |
Legal Authority: PL 111-5 (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Title IV of Division B, Medicare and Medicaid Health Information Technology) |
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Overall Description of Deadline: Establishes policies and procedures required before the incentive program can begin. Additionally, supplemental payments are available in 2011 and 2012. If eligible professionals and hospitals are not meaningful Electronic Health Record users by 2015, there will be a Medicare payment adjustment imposed. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: State |
Small Entities Affected: Organizations | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Related RINs: Related to 0991-AB58 | |
Agency Contact: Elizabeth S. Holland Technical Advisor Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, MS: S2-26-17, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Phone:410 786-1309 Email: elizabeth.holland@cms.hhs.gov |