Upcoming CMS Information Webinars

AADMD INFO BLAST - FOR AADMD MEMBERS

Upcoming information webinars from CMS relating to the anticipated use of electronic medical records.

Rick Rader, MD
AADMD VP of Public Policy and Advocacy

HRSA would like to make you aware of the following announcement:
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SAVE THE DATES: CMS Education Series for Providers on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to join us for a series of national provider calls addressing the specifics of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs for hospitals and individual practitioners. Learn the specifics on what you need to participate in the these incentive programs –
 
·        who is eligible,

·        how much are the incentives and how are they calculated,

·        what you need to do to get started,

·        when the program begins and other major milestones regarding participation and payment,

·        how to report on Meaningful Use measures

·        where to find helpful resources and more.

Hear from the experts who wrote the rules! Ask your questions!

EHR Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals:
A session just for individual practitioners on the specifics about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR incentive program
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm ET

EHR Incentive Programs for Hospitals:
A session just for hospitals on the specifics about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR incentive program
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm ET

EHR Questions and Answers for Hospitals and Individual Practitioners:
Have questions? Join this session to have an opportunity to ask a question and hear answers by our panel of experts on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm ET

Save the dates! Information on how to register for these calls is forthcoming.
Materials will be made available prior to each training at the following web address:
http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/05_Spotlight_and_Upcoming_Events.asp 
Be sure to visit CMS’ web section on the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs at:
http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/  to get the latest information. Visit often!