Nationwide EHR Incentive Program Event for Hospitals – Deadline January 3rd

January 3, 2011, marks the first day for hospitals to register their intent to achieve meaningful use and qualify for incentive payments under the HITECH EHR Incentive Program. To highlight this achievement, hospitals across the country are being encouraged to hold press events, on Thursday, January 13, 2011, and invite local physician practices as well as State and local stakeholders to join the event.

Organizations anticipating meeting meaningful use requirements by December 2011 are eligible to participate in these Nationwide EHR Incentive Program Registration Events and celebrate their commitment to quality healthcare for patients.

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will be coordinating this effort and will provide press support and instructions for participation. HIMSS will follow-up with all interested parties with further instructions.

If your hospital is interested in participating, please provide the following information to kyle.nicholls@hhs.gov and david.bergman@hhs.gov by EOD January 3, 2011:

• Name of Organization
• City
• State
• Type (CAH, Rural, Private Practice, etc.)
• Contact Name
• Contact Email
• Contact Phone

For more information on registering for Medicare EHR incentive funds, please click here to visit CMS’ Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs web site.

As a Regional Extension Center (REC) contractor, CRHC will continue to assist participating hospitals and clinics with information and assistance on how to attest and qualify for incentive payments. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tracy McDonald at tm@coruralhealth.org.