In this week’s show, we explore the differences between the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs. Yes, there are significant differences between the two programs, ranging from how much the incentives are worth, who is considered an eligible provider (EP), and even the deadlines for filing. One of the most significant differences between the two programs is that while the Medicare EHR incentive program requires an eligible provider to demonstrate meaningful use to receive payment, the Medicaid program requires the EP only to sign a contract for a certified EHR. Yes, you read that correctly. The podcast about this and other differences is below, and further down in this post is a matrix detailing the differences between the two programs, along with other useful links.
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Below is the matrix detailing the high-level differences between the two programs. Further down are the links that I mention in this episode’s podcast.
Useful Links:
- Overview of EHR Incentive Programs
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Eligibility Requirements for both the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs
- CMS “Path to Payment” Guidelines
- CMS Medicaid EHR Incentive Program State Specific Information
- Department of Health & Human Services OIG letter to Don Berwick, M.D. (Administrator of CMS) regarding Medicaid Electronic Health Record incentive plan oversite
- Jim Tate’s take on the differences between the two incentive programs
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Spencer Hamons
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