| Incentive payments made through the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program are subject to the mandatory reductions in federal spending known as sequestration, required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. |
Incentive Payment Reduction
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 postponed sequestration for two
months. As required by law, President Obama issued a sequestration order on March 1, 2013. Under these mandatory reductions, Medicare EHR incentive
payments made to eligible professionals and eligible hospitals will be reduced by 2%.
Reduction Timing
This 2% reduction will be applied to any Medicare EHR incentive payment for a reporting period that ends on or after April 1, 2013. If the final day of the reporting period occurs before April 1, 2013, those incentive payments will not be subject to the reduction.
Please note: This reduction does not apply to Medicaid EHR incentive payments, which are exempt from the mandatory reductions.
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.
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