Providers that do not successfully attest to MU in 2014 will receive a 2% payment adjustment starting January 1, 2016. If providers are unable to demonstrate meaningful use in 2014,* they may qualify for a hardship exception for the 2016 payment adjustment. To avoid the 2016 payment adjustment, apply for a hardship exception by July 1, 2015, using the 2016 payment adjustment
application (available on the EHR website in fall of 2014).

*Successfully demonstrate meaningful use in 2014 means you have completed the reporting period by December 31, 2014,

Betty Wimbley Seabrook, BSCS,MPM
HIT Quality Specialist