§ 425.506 Incorporating reporting requirements related to adoption of certified electronic health record technology.

(a) ACOs, ACO participants, and ACO providers/suppliers are encouraged to develop a robust EHR infrastructure.

(b) For performance years 2012 through 2018, as part of the quality performance score, the quality measure regarding EHR adoption will be measured based on a sliding scale.

(c) For performance years 2012 through 2018, performance on this measure will be weighted twice that of any other measure for scoring purposes and for determining compliance with quality performance requirements for domains.

(d) Through reporting period 2016, eligible professionals participating in an ACO under the Shared Savings Program satisfy the CQM reporting component of meaningful use for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program when the following occurs: