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There are ten objectives for EPs, and nine objectives for eligible hospitals and CAHs. These objectives are required for all providers for an EHR reporting period beginning in 2017. Objectives and measures that do not have exclusion criteria or alternate exclusions and specifications must be met by the provider.
However, certain objectives do provide exclusions. If an EP meets the criteria for that exclusion, then the EP can claim that exclusion during attestation. However, if an exclusion is not provided or if the EP does not meet the criteria for an existing exclusion,
then the EP must meet the measure of the objective in order to successfully
demonstrate meaningful use and receive an EHR incentive payment. Failure to
meet the measure of an objective or to qualify for an exclusion for the
objective will prevent a provider from successfully demonstrating meaningful
use and receiving an incentive payment.
For more information about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, please visit http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms
Keywords: FAQ10469
Updated 5/12/2016
(FAQ3069)
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