Pursuant to the HiTech Act, providers can retain the difference between what
they receive - $65,000 or $48,000 - and what they spend to become a “meaningful
user” of a certified EHR system.
For the Medicare reimbursement of up to $48,000, the term eligible professional
refers only to physicians as defined by section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act.
- * Doctor of Medicine
- * Doctor of Osteopathy
- * Doctor of Podiatricmedicine
- * Doctor of Optometry
- * Doctor of Oral Surgery
- * Doctor of Dental Medicine
For the Medicare reimbursement of up to $65,000, the term eligible professional
includes not only phisicians but a broad list of health care practitioners and therapists.
- * Doctor of Medicine
- * Doctor of Osteopathy
- * Doctor of Podiatricmedicine
- * Doctor of Optometry
- * Doctor of Oral Surgery
- * Doctor of Dental Medicine
- * Physician Assistant
- * Nurse Practitioner
- * Clinical Nurse Specialist
- * Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (and Anesthesiologist Assistant)
- * Certified Nurse Midwife
- * Clinical Social Worker
- * Clinical Psychologist
- * Registered Dietician
- * Nutrition Professional
- * Audiologist
- * Physical Therapist
- * Occupational Therapist
- * Qualified Speech-Language Therapist