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News Updates | October 04, 2011
Important Updates on Registration for the EHR Incentive Programs

CMS wants to  remind eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access  hospitals (CAHs) of the key registration dates for the Electronic Health Record  (EHR) Incentive Programs, and provide information to help them successfully  register and start their path to payment for 2011.

Important  Registration Dates to Remember

November 30, 2011– Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for Federal fiscal year 2011.

February 29, 2012– Last day for EPs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for calendar year 2011.

When Should Providers Register?
  CMS  encourages providers to register for the Medicare and/or Medicaid EHR Incentive  Program(s) as soon as possible to avoid payment delays. Please note that not  all states have launched a Medicaid EHR Incentive Program yet.  Providers will not be able to complete their registration  for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program until their state's program has launched  and that state's site has opened. Providers should check their state's status.
Note: Providers can register before they have a certified EHR  and can also register if they do not have an enrollment record in PECOS.
Registration Resources
  CMS has a number of resources to help providers successfully register  for the EHR Incentive Programs:
Step–by–step registration guides, available on  CMS' Registration  page
A number of FAQs  about registration on the EHR Incentive  Programs website
Webinars on YouTube to help guide providers  through the registration process– one for EPs, and one  for hospitals.
Want more information about the EHR  Incentive Programs?
  Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.