D.C. Report: ACO Takes Form With Final Rule Release, Advanced Payment Model Helps Out Rural ACOs

"CMS recommends that hospitals print out or save an electronic copy of the CQM report used at attestation from their certified EHR. The eligible hospital should retain this copy for its records so that the hospital can show its numbers in the event of an audit. Upon audit, this documentation will be used to validate that the hospital accurately attested and submitted CQMs."

For more information about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, please visit the CMS EHR website, and see the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers on various topic areas of the programs.”