CMS Issues Final Meaningful Use Definition (2010.07.13)

On Tuesday morning, July 13, 2010, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the final rule laying out the definition of “meaningful use” of an electronic health record (EHR) system. Medicare and Medi-Cal physicians who demonstrate “meaningful use” of EHRs will qualify for federal EHR incentive payments.

While the rule is final, it has not yet been noticed in the Federal Register. It will take effect 60 days after that notice.

The final rule is 864 pages long and covers the stage 1 meaningful use rules for providers. CMA’s Policy Center is preparing a summary of the rule.

CMA has also scheduled a webinar to provide physicians and their office staff with an overview of the new regulation. The webinar will be 12:15pm to 1:15pm on Thursday, July 27, 2010. Registration is free to SDCMS-CMA members and their staff. To register, click here.