The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid has announced that six more states, including California have joined the Medicaid EHR incentive program for eligible providers that utilize an ONC Certified EMR System. 



This now gives providers the choice to choose between either the Medicare or Medicaid EHR incentive programs. The DHCS website has more information on the Medicaid incentive program. 



Medicare Incentive Paid Over 5 Years: $44,000 Medicaid Incentive Paid Over...

Today October 3rd, 2011 marks the last day for this calendar year 2011 to start your 90 day reporting period to meet Meaningful Use for stage one. Meeting stage one is the first step in Meaningful Use and receiving the incentive monies.

 Does your office have a plan in place for meeting Meaningful Use? 

I recommend that every practice sits down and creates a timeline and checklist for implementing and meeting Meaningful Use, whether you plan on attesting for 2011 or if you plan on attesting in 2012.  

Below is a sample timeline and checklist for meeting Meaningful Use, every practice will vary in time and needs.