What are the penalties for not using a certified EHR system and/or demonstrating meaningful use?
For Medicare, physicians who are not “meaningful” EHR users will see a 1% reduction in payment starting January 1, 2015. The reduction increases to 2% in 2016 and 3% in subsequent years. Hardship exceptions may be issued on a case-by-case basis, such as exceptions for physicians who practice in rural areas without adequate Internet access. There are no Medicaid penalties.
Related Questions
- Who is responsible for demonstrating meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology, the provider or the vendor?
- What are the penalties associated with not using a certified EHR technology in a "meaningful" way?
- Is there any benefit for early adoption of the certified EHR system?
