CMS has published a proposed rule that would formally adopt a previously-announced change to the EHR meaningful use stage timeline. Specifically, the rule would extend Stage 2 through 2016 and begin Stage 3 in 2017 (instead of 2016). The proposed rule also would allow providers to use 2011 Edition Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT) or a combination of 2011 and 2014 Edition CEHRT for the EHR reporting period in 2014; beginning in 2015, all eligible hospitals and professionals would be required to report using 2014 Edition CEHRT. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rule until July 21, 2014.
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