Nebraska Medicaid Program
Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Incentive Program
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Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Information
In February 2009, Congress enacted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH"), as part of the federal stimulus package. The legislation included a number of provisions designed to encourage the adoption and use of health information technology, including electronic health records (EHRs) and the development of a health information exchange (HIE) infrastructure to improve health outcomes while providing cost savings efficiencies.
One of the initiatives of this legislation is the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. Under this program, States will distribute incentive payments to qualified Medicaid providers that adopt, implement or upgrade, and meaningfully use, certified EHR technology.
The deadline for eligible hospitals to register for a payment for 2012 is November 30, 2012 (60 days after the end of the federal fiscal year). The deadline for eligible professionals to register for a payment for 2012 is February 28, 2013 (60 days after the end of the calendar year)
Step 1: The registration process starts with CMS. Complete the Registration at this website:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EHRIncentivePrograms/RegistrationandAttestation.html
Step 2: After completing the registration with CMS, then complete our enrollment form using the link to the instructions. The instructions provide information on how to submit the form to DHHS as well as specific information on each field on the enrollment form:
Eligible Professional (EP) EHR Incentive Program Enrollment and Attestation Form
Instructions for Eligible Professional (EP) EHR Incentive Program Enrollment and Attestation Form
 Stage 1 Meaningful Use Supplement to the EP Enrollment and Attestation
 Instructions for Meaningful Use Supplement to the EP Enrollment and Attestation
Eligible Hospital (EH) EHR Incentive Program Enrollment and Attestation Form
Instructions for Eligible Hospital (EH) EHR Incentive Program Enrollment and Attestation Form
Step 3: You will receive an e-mail from DHHS if any further information is needed. All payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If you are determined to be eligible for a payment, you will receive an e-mail when the payment has been made. Hospitals will be able to review the payment calculation before the payment is actually made.
Please send any questions to our mailbox at DHHS.EHRIncentives@NEBRASKA.GOV
Tips for enrollment:
When sending in the enrollment form, include a copy of the contract or other supporting documentation if AIU is being claimed. If Meaningful Use is being claimed, eligible professionals will need to complete the MU Supplement. A copy of the page from the system which shows the total patient volume for the selected period. The payee information and other information on the CMS registration must match what is entered on the enrollment form. If the CMS registration has incorrect information, update the CMS registration, then submit the enrollment document. When selecting group reporting, be sure to list all of the Medicaid numbers that are included in that group.
EHR Incentive Program Eligibility, Requirements and Payments
Eligible Hospitals (EH):
Eligibility Information for Eligible Hospitals and Eligible Professionals
Patient Volume Information for Eligible Hospitals
 Hospital Estimated Payment Calculator
 Hospital Estimated Payment Calculator Instructions
 Slide Show Presentation
Eligible Professionals (EP)
Eligibility Information for Eligible Hospitals and Eligible Professionals
Patient Volume Information for Eligible Professionals
EP Slide Show Presentation
FQHC/RHC Slide Show Presentation
IHS Slide Show Presentation
Resources
Public Health Meaningful Use objectives
 CMS Introduction to the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals Guide
CMS Registration User Guide for Eligible Professionals
CMS Registration User Guide for Eligible Hospitals
CMS Final Rule
CMS Frequently Asked Questions
CHPL Certified Health IT Product List
DHHS Activities and Timeline
Nebraska launched the EHR incentive program on May 7, 2012. The SMHP which was submitted to CMS on June 24, 2011, was approved. An updated SMHP was submitted in October 2012 to make some changes following the Stage 2 rule changes. This updated SMHP was approved in January 2013. A link to the updated document is below. A summary of the changes can be viewed by clicking on the link at the bottom of this paragraph. These changes are effective on January 1, 2013.
Current SMHP
2013 Changes for Eligible Professionals
2013 Changes for Eligible Hospitals
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the initial note from the Director on the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program.
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Rules and Regulations:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs on July 28, 2010. This rule outlines the requirements for participation in the programs. A copy of the final rule and up-to-date, detailed information about the programs, including eligibility, payments, meaningful use, and registration, is available on the CMS website:
DHHS Contact
Other Health Information Technology Information and Resources
- Information about state and regional health information exchanges (HIE) and initiatives in Nebraska:
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