Ensuring compliance with the CMS – The ins and outs of “meaningful use” prepayment audits

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Abstract: In March, the CMS began conducting prepayment audits of providers who have attested to meeting the meaningful use requirements of the electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs. According to the agency, the audits are being done on a random basis, as well as on the basis of “suspicious or anomalous data.” This article discusses the types of information the CMS considers in a prepayment audit, while a sidebar explains what to expect during the CMS audit process.