Posts tagged #EHR

EHR Incentive Programs: New Attestation Resources

The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs attestation system is open through February 28. Providers must attest by the deadline to avoid a 2018 payment adjustment. CMS released two attestation worksheets for eligible professionals and eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals. Visit the 2016 Program Requirements webpage for more information.

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Posted on January 5, 2017 by Compliagent and tagged healthcare Compliance EHR EMR.

Knowing the Difference Between HIPAA Compliance and EHR Compliance

A lot of healthcare entities mistakenly think that if they are covered for EHR HIPAA compliance, then that coverage extends to all of HIPAA’s regulations as well. But, as experts have shown in recent years, HIPAA compliance and EHR compliance are two completely different umbrellas, even if you may be caught in the same storm.

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Posted on April 14, 2015 by Compliagent and tagged HIPAA hospital Compliance Healthcare ACA OIG California Medicare Skilled Nursing Long Term Care EHR IT.