Don't Lose Out on the EHR Incentive Dollars: Enrollment in PECOS Required!

The Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program is only available to “eligible” professionals and hospitals. The final rule will soon be published and CMS is planning to use the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) to verify Medicare enrollment. While this may seem like a no-brainer, you may or may not have an enrollment record in PECOS. Use the checklist below to avoid a last minute scramble that could impact your incentive payment.