CMS has added one new question and updated two other questions in its frequently asked questions section regarding the electronic health records meaningful use program.
The new question addresses the issue of funding sources states can use to fund the 10 percent non-federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health administrative expenditures.
CMS has also updated the answer for the question regarding the medical specialty codes associated with anesthesiology, radiology and pathology for the specialty-based determination for the granting of a hardship exception from payment adjustments in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. It has also updated the answer for the question relating to incentive payments for eligible professionals practicing in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
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