There are several fast-approaching deadlines to note in the world of EHR incentive programs. Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming so we’ve noted a few critical ones right here for you to access. Make sure you bookmark this page and refer back if needed.
Meaningful Use and Attestation Deadlines
February 28, 2017
Register for Public Health Reporting (2 registries): Within the 1st 60 days of your reporting period
*You will need to do this by 2/28 if you are participating in a full year of the MIPS program.
March 13, 2017
Medicaid Attestation deadline.
*If you are participating in the Medicaid program, you will need to attest by March 13th to avoid the Medicare penalty.
CMS Program Requirements will keep you on track.
Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Deadlines
Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a quality reporting program with negative payment adjustments to promote quality reporting. Stay up-to-date with quality reporting measures, requirements, and deadlines.
March 13, 2017
QCDR and EHR Deadline
*If you are submitting via registry, check any submission deadlines they have.
Last day for Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) to submit 2016 CQMs for dual participation in the PQRS and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program (Meaningful Use) in 2016. This is also the last day to submit 2016 PQRS data using EHR reporting methods.
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Deadlines
February 28, 2017
Register for Public Health Reporting (2 registries): Within the 1st 60 days of your reporting period
*You will need to do this by 2/28 if you are participating in a full year of the MIPS program.
December 31, 2017
Before the end of the year, upgrade to a 2015 Certified EHR Version
CMS has several great resources to help with these deadlines on their EHR Incentive Program, PQRS and MACRA websites. If you can’t find exactly what you need from those links, let us know.
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