Does a practice need to purchase a new EHR in order to qualify for Meaningful Use incentive money?
Go to answer. • What constitutes an Eligible Provider? Go to answer. • Will Meaningful Use requirements change over time? Go to answer. • What is necessary to demonstrate Meaningful Use? Go to answer. • How much total money can a provider earn in Meaningful Use incentive payments? Go to answer. • Does a physician have to be involved in the Meaningful Use program if he or she feels it’s unnecessary? Go to answer. • When will providers start to receive payment checks? Go to answer • In what federal health insurance/cost programs must a provider participate in order to qualify to receive Meaningful Use incentive money? Providers can either provide at least 30% of their services in an outpatient setting to Medicaid patients (20% for pediatricians) or treat Medicare patients and bill at least $24,000 per year to Medicare (to earn the maximum incentive). You can only participate in one program, although you do have the one-time option to switch programs. In the end, it is your choice as to w
Related Questions
- My practice does not see Medicare or Medicaid patients. What are the incentives for my practice to adopt EHR and demonstrate meaningful use?
- Our practice meets the thresholds to qualify for both the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentives. Can we receive both?
- If my practice meets the definition of meaningful EHR user now, can we receive incentive payments immediately?
