CMS launch EHR Incentive Programs website

Posted by Jon on Jun 22, 2010 in Blog | No Comments

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just launched a new website to help spread the word about the upcoming EHR incentive programs. The new website looks like it will be the place to go for all official “up-to-date, detailed information about the Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive programs.”

Although the site is a little confusing, it looks like it will be a great step in the right direction. Eventually, it appears that the site will include information on everything from a list of certified EHRs/EMRs to a place for physicians to register to begin receiving their $44,000 that the government is promising. Currently, visitors will find fact sheets, press releases, and even some FAQs. Unfortunately, CMS has not posted the latest information from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the latest proposed rule for temporary EHR/EMR certification “Establishment of the Temporary Certification Program for Health Information Technology” [pdf download] which is to be published officially June, 24.

I greatly applaud CMS for putting this site together and will anxiously keep my eyes on it as the EHR/EMR incentive programs continue to evolve.