Meaningful Use

The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) as they adopt, implement, upgrade or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.

Once you have determined your eligibility REQUIREMENTS for Medicare, Medicaid or Both types of reimbursement, you may register for the Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Program.

ChartSmart EMR is a fully certified inpatient EMR which means you will have all of the tools you need to reach Meaningful Use and qualify for stimulus funds. To review the Stage 1 Meaningful Use objectives, click HERE.

Important Medicare Dates

  • October 1, 2011 – Reporting year begins for eligible hospitals and CAHs.
  • January 1, 2012 – Reporting year begins for eligible professionals.
  • May 2012 – EHR Incentive Payments begin.
  • July 3, 2012– Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
  • September 30, 2012 – Last day of the federal fiscal year. Reporting year ends for eligible hospitals and CAHs.
  • October 3, 2012 – Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2012 for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
  • November 30, 2012 – Last day for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals to register and attest to receive an Incentive Payment for FY 2012 under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
  • December 31, 2012 – Reporting year ends for eligible professionals.
  • February 28, 2013 – Last day for eligible professionals to register and attest to receive an Incentive Payment for calendar year (CY) 2012.

To Register for the Medicare and Medicaid HER Incentive Program please click HERE

You will needs the following items:

Eligible Professionals

  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) User ID and Password.
  • Payee Tax Identification Number (if you are reassigning your benefits).
  • Payee National Provider Identifier (NPI)(if you are reassigning your benefits).

Hospitals

  • CMS Identity and Access Management (I&A) User ID and Password.
  • CMS Certification Number (CCN).
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Hospital Tax Identification Number.

To Attest for Meaningful Use to receive payment please click HERE

CSS is always here to help if you have questions. Call our Meaningful Use Expert Susan Morabito 1.800.344.8053 or email her at smorabito@csshealthtech.com.