EHR Intelligence April 25, 2018
Kate Monica

The CMS proposed rule transforms the meaningful use program into “Promoting Interoperability” and reduces administrative burden.

As part of a new proposed rule, CMS is re-naming the meaningful use program “Promoting Interoperability” to reflect the federal agency’s focus on improving health data exchange and reducing administrative burden on providers, CMS Administrator Seema Verma said during an April 24 media call.

“The proposed rule overhauls the meaningful use program to make it work for providers and be more beneficial for patients,” said Verma.

The 1,800-page proposed rule affects the EHR Incentive Programs, as well as Medicare payment policy rates under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCHPPS) in fiscal year 2019.

The proposed...

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