July 30, 2016 | Net Health
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Frequently Asked Questions: Modified Stage 2 Meaningful Use
Questions regarding Modified Stage 2 Meaningful Use are generated in the normal course of business. It is important to know where to obtain accurate answers to be compliant with the program. Recently, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed the system it uses for frequently asked questions (FAQs). To access all of the FAQs about the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, visit www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/Downloads/FAQs_2016.pdf.
Below is an excerpt of a few of the questions and answers provided on the CMS website for your review.1
FAQ: Under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, who is responsible for demonstrating meaningful use of certified EHR technology, the provider or the vendor?
CMS Reply: To receive an EHR incentive payment, the provider (eligible professional [EP], eligible hospital, or critical access hospital [CAH]) is responsible for demonstrating meaningful use of certified EHR technology under both the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs.
See the reference table and read the rest of this article in Advances in Skin & Wound Care.
An excerpt from an article originally published in Advances in Skin & Wound Care, written by Cathy Thomas Hess, BSN, RN, CWCN, VP and Chief Clinical Officer for Wound Care at Net Health.
