Important Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Deadlines and Resources for Hospitals

Reminder of Upcoming Deadlines and Helpful Resources for Eligible Hospitals and CAHs Participating in the EHR Incentive Programs

CMS wants to remind eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) of key registration and attestation dates for the EHR Incentive Programs, and provide resources to help them successfully register and start their path to payment for 2011.

Important Registration Details for Medicare and Medicaid

• Medicare: November 30, 2011, is the last day for Medicare eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for Federal fiscal year 2011.


• Medicaid: Each state has its own attestation deadlines. Please check with your State Medicaid agency to find out the last day you can attest.

Registration Resources
CMS has a number of resources to help providers successfully register for the EHR Incentive Programs, including:

• A step-by-step Eligible Hospital and CAH Registration Guide for the Medicare and Medicaid programs


• FAQs about registration and other EHR Incentive Programs topics


• A video webinar to help guide eligible hospitals and CAHs through the registration process

Attestation Resources
CMS has an Eligible Hospital and CAH Attestation User Guide, which provides step-by-step instructions for login and completing attestation. CMS also has a Meaningful Use Attestation Calculator, which allows providers to see if they are able to meet all of the necessary meaningful use measures to successfully attest and qualify for an incentive payment.

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.