Friday, December 2, 2011

CMS has a New Data and Reports Web Page for the EHR Incentive Programs


New Web Page Provides Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs Payment and Registration Data


CMS has created a new web page where you can find Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program payment and registration data. The page includes up-to-date information about the programs through October 2011. The new web page will be your resource for updates regarding the programs' registration, payment, and state Medicaid launches.


Overview of Content on the Data and Reports Page

The web page includes the following information:


  • A Map that Illustrates a State Breakdown of Payments to Medicare and Medicaid Providers

  • A Map that Illustrates a State Breakdown of Registration by Medicaid and Medicare Providers

  • A Map that Illustrates a State Breakdown of Registration by Medicare Providers

  • A Map that Illustrates a State Breakdown of Registration by Medicaid Providers

  • Individual State Report of Registrants and Payments

  • Updates on State Launches of Medicaid EHR Program

  • List of Recipients of Medicare EHR Incentive Program Payments


You can use the maps to see how your state compares to others in registration and paymenttotals for the EHR Incentive Programs. 

 

October Highlights 

Below are some highlights about the EHR Incentive Programs from data through October 2011 that are now featured on the new page:




  • Over 135,000 Medicare and Medicaid providers have registered for the programs

  • Over $525 million in Medicare payments have been provided to eligible professionals and eligible hospitals

  • Over $710 million in Medicaid payment have been provided to eligible professionals and eligible hospitals


Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?

Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs. 

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