Requirements for 2014 Stage 1 (from cms.gov)
In August 2014, CMS released a final rule that grants flexibility to providers who are unable to fully implement 2014 Edition CEHRT for an EHR reporting period in 2014 due to delays in 2014 CEHRT availability. Providers scheduled to demonstrate Stage 1 in 2014 who have successfully implemented 2014 CEHRT would use 2014 Stage 1 core and menu objectives. Criteria for providers demonstrating 2014 Stage 1 Eligible professionals must meet:
- 13 required core objectives
- 5 menu objectives from a list of 9
- Total of 18 objectives
Eligible hospitals and CAHs must meet:
- 11 required core objectives
- 5 menu objectives from a list of 10
- Total of 16 objectives
Stage 2 Core and Menu Objectives
Stage 2 uses a core and menu structure for objectives that providers must achieve in order to demonstrate meaningful use. Core objectives are objectives that all providers must meet. There are also a predetermined number of menu objectives that providers must select from a list and meet in order to demonstrate meaningful use. To demonstrate meaningful use under Stage 2 criteria—
- Eligible professionals must meet:
- 17 core objectives
- 3 menu objectives that they select from a total list of 6
- Total of 20 objectives
- Eligible hospitals and CAHs must meet:
- 16 core objectives
- 3 menu objectives that they select from a total list of 6
- Total of 19 objectives
The Stage 2 Overview Tipsheet provides a complete list of the Stage 2 core and menu objectives for eligible professionals, eligible hospitals and CAHs.
Clinical Quality Measures
Eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs are required to report clinical quality measures (CQMs) during each year of participation in order to receive an incentive. Visit the Clinical Quality Measures Basics page to learn more about the options for CQM submission in 2014.
