AHA commends CMS proposed MACRA rule change for EHR flexibility

The American Hospital Association praised a recent proposal by CMS, which would reduce the reporting period for the advancing care information category and allow clinicians to use EHRs certified under ONC’s 2014 criteria.

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The proposed rule change follows the flexible approach hospitals, health systems and physicians have called for, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels wrote in a statement.

“We … applaud CMS’s proposal to provide much-needed relief from unrealistic, unfunded mandates for EHR capabilities by extending the use of modified stage 2 meaningful use requirements through 2018. We will encourage CMS to provide the same relief to hospitals,” Mr. Nickels wrote.

Click here to view the full statement.

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