Implementation of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive payment program is rapidly approaching. In response, CMS has provided the following timeline of anticipated implementation dates:

• Fall 2010: Certified EHR technology available and listed on ONC website.
  
  
• January 2011: Eligible professionals and eligible hospitals may begin registering for the EHR incentive program.


• January 2011: For Medicaid providers, States may launch their programs if they so choose.
  
  
• April 2011: Eligible professionals and eligible hospitals may begin attesting to compliance with meaningful use requirements.
  
  
• Mid-May 2011: Incentive payments under the Medicare program will be available.
  
  
• Rolling Basis: States will initiate their Medicaid incentive programs subject to CMS approval.

*Download: EHR Incentive Milestone Timeline