On August 29th, CMS released the final rule for providers who are unable to fully implement 2014 Edition CEHRT for an EHR reporting period in 2014 due to delays in 2014 CEHRT availability, to allow them to use the 2011 Edition of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) for calendar and fiscal year 2014.
Providers may now use EHRs that have been certified under the 2011 Edition, a combination of the 2011 and 2014 Editions, or the 2014 Edition for 2014 participation.
In 2015, all eligible providers are REQUIRED to report using 2014 Edition CEHRT.
The rule also finalizes extending Stage 2 through 2016. The earliest year for Stage 3 participation is now 2017.
2014 Participation Options
Under the rule, providers are able to use 2011 Edition CEHRT, and have the option to attest to the 2013 Stage 1 meaningful use objectives and the 2013 definition CQMs.
- 2011 CEHRT
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1 or Stage 2:
- 2013 Stage 1 objectives and 2013 CQMs
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1 or Stage 2:
- Combination of 2011 & 2014 CEHRT
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1:
- 2013 Stage 1 objectives and 2013 CQMs; or
- 2014 Stage 1 objectives and 2014 CQMs
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 2:
- 2013 Stage 1 objectives and 2013 CQMs; or
- 2014 Stage 1 objectives and 2014 CQMs; or
- 2014 Stage 2 objectives and 2014 CQMs
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1:
- 2014 CEHRT
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1:
- 2014 Stage 1 objectives and 2014 CQMs
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 2:
- 2014 Stage 1 objectives and 2014 CQMs; or
- 2014 Stage 2 objectives and 2014 CQMs
- Providers scheduled to meet Stage 1:
RESOURCES:
For more information please visit the CMS website: CMS Press Release on Final Rule.
For more EHR Incentive Programs resources, visit the CMS EHR website.
CMS 2014 CEHRT Rule Decision Tool
CMS 2014 CEHRT Rule: Quick Reference Guide