Eligible hospitals and healthcare providers can now access the portal to register and participate in meeting Stage 1 of meaningful use. However, for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, only the following states are currently able to register through the portal:
• Alaska
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Oklahoma
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
Registration will open to California, Missouri and North Dakota next month. The remaining states will likely launch their respective Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs throughout the spring and summer of 2011.
Hospitals and healthcare providers can access the CMS website for more information and guides about registration and attestation.
Read the news report about the Medicare, Medicaid incentive portal.
Read other coverage about meaningful use:
– HIMSS Launches online Resources for Meaningful Use
– CMS Makes Minor Revision to Meaningful Use Final Rule
– ONC Extends Deadline for Public Comments on Stage 2, 3 Meaningful Use Requirements
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