The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) includes $19 billion for improvements to health information technology and incentives for providers to adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems. As with all ARRA funds, access to these EHR incentives depends on a number of conditions, requirements, and deadlines. Recently, CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology released rules addressing critical aspects of incentive payment eligibility, including the definition of “meaningful use” and the standards for EHR certification.
Since ARRA’s passage, Foley’s Health Care Industry Team has analyzed and summarized its key provisions to help our clients maximize the opportunities presented by the stimulus package. Foley has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document to explain what hospitals and providers need to know and do in order to obtain ARRA funds. Additionally, we have gathered related Foley publications and events to provide clients with a single, comprehensive resource for understanding ARRA and its implications for the health care industry.
Foley's experienced Health Care attorneys are ready to address any concerns and help clients take full advantage of ARRA’s health care industry incentives.
To learn more, please contact Chanley T. Howell, Richard K. Rifenbark, or Robert D. Sevell.
