CMS Moves Meaningful Use Attestation System to Secure Portal
EHR Intelligence October 4, 2017
Eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals can use the QualityNet secure portal for meaningful use attestation starting in 2018.
CMS is moving the data reporting process from the EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation System to the QualityNet Secure Portal (QNET) to simplify meaningful use attestation for eligible hospitals.
The change will go into effect on January 2, 2018.
“QNet is the same system you currently use for CQM reporting, so beginning January 2, 2018, you can submit both meaningful use and quality attestations in one place,” clarified CMS in a list serv. “The change applies to 2017 meaningful use data, as well as future reporting periods. CAHs that attest to meaningful use using QNet will also have the option...