CMS Issues More Answers to EHR Incentive Program Questions

Question: Can attestation information submitted for the EHR Incentive Programs be updated, changed, cancelled or withdrawn after successful submission in the EHR Registration and Attestation System?

Answer FAQ #8037: To participate in the Medicaid EHR incentive program, EPs are required to demonstrate a patient volume of at least 30% Medicaid patients over a 90-day period in the prior calendar year or in the 12 months before attestation. Read the full answer here.

Question: Can eligible professionals (EPs) or eligible hospitals round their patient volume percentage when calculating patient volume in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program?

Answer FAQ #8035: If an eligible professional (EP) or hospital participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program chooses to change or withdraw their attestation, an attestation amendment form or incentive payment attestation withdrawal form must be completed and sent back along with any incentive payments already received. Read the full answer here.

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