Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid EHR

Podcast Week 2- Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid EHR

                Medicare and Medicaid are federal and state funded programs that provide medical care to people over 65, totally and permanently disabled, and those with end stage renal disease or those that qualify for government sustenance because they meet a certain income criteria. The electronic health record (EHR) solution program is designed to get eligible professionals to use this method and transfer from paper records. In order for Medicare to qualify for incentives, eligible professionals can install a chosen EHR solution as long as they have met the requirement for meaningful use. In order for Medicaid to get the incentive, an eligible provider must adopt, implement or upgrade certified EHR technology. The eligible professionals include Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Dentist. Some of the advantages of using the EHR solution program includes the first year filing requirement extend to 2016. If a company decides to sign a contract with a certified EHR provider, they can begin to use the EHR services.

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