Here is a list of a few key EHR incentives deadlines for 2011
Jan. 3, 2011 — Registration for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
April 2011 — Attestation for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
May 2011 — Issuing of Medicare EHR incentive payments expected to begin.
July 3, 2011 — Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program for federal fiscal year 2011.
Sept. 30, 2011 — Federal fiscal year 2011 payment year ends at midnight for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs).
Oct. 3, 2011 — Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2011 to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program.
Nov. 30, 2011 — Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for federal fiscal year 2011.
Dec. 31, 2011 — Calendar 2011 payment year ends for eligible professionals.
April 2011 — Attestation for the Medicare EHR incentive program begins.
May 2011 — Issuing of Medicare EHR incentive payments expected to begin.
July 3, 2011 — Last day for eligible hospitals to begin their 90-day reporting period to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program for federal fiscal year 2011.
Sept. 30, 2011 — Federal fiscal year 2011 payment year ends at midnight for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs).
Oct. 3, 2011 — Last day for eligible professionals to begin their 90-day reporting period for calendar year 2011 to demonstrate meaningful use for the Medicare EHR incentive program.
Nov. 30, 2011 — Last day for eligible hospitals and CAHs to register and attest to receive an incentive payment for federal fiscal year 2011.
Dec. 31, 2011 — Calendar 2011 payment year ends for eligible professionals.
Key criteria for Stage 1 EHR meaningful use include CPOE use for 80% of all orders, electronic transmission of 75% of prescriptions, and at least 50% of lab tests ordered are incorporated in certified EHR technology. A table outlining the complete list of Stage 1 criteria for EHR meaningful use can be viewed here.