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On Monday, CMS released a final rule
for the fiscal year 2015 Medicare payment schedule for general acute
care and long-term care hospitals that aligns hospital reporting
requirements with those of the meaningful use program, Clinical Innovation & Technology reports (Walsh, Clinical Innovation & Technology, 8/5).
Under the 2009
economic stimulus package, health care providers who demonstrate
meaningful use of certified EHR systems can qualify for Medicare and
Medicaid incentive payments.
The final rule will be published in the Federal Register on Aug. 22, and a majority of its provisions will take effect on Oct. 1.
Health IT-Related Details of Rule
Among other things, the final rule includes a market basket update of 2.9% for providers that in fiscal year 2013:
