Today the Illinois EHR Medicaid Incentive Payment Program launched their new attestation application, eMIPP. The deadline for submittal of 2013 attestations for Eligible Hospitals is December 31, 2013. For Eligible Professionals the submittal deadline is March 31, 2014.
Minimum System Requirements
For best results, the computer used for registration and attestation should meet the minimum system requirements stated below.
1. 1) The recommended windows resolution is 1024 x 768.
2. 2) You must be sure you have a Java Run Time Addition (JRE) on your computer.
3. 3) The eMIPP system is designed to run on Internet Explorer 8.0 and above.
4. 4) If you are using Internet Explorer 10.0, you can adjust the browser settings in order to maximize the eMIPP system view. Open the “Tools” Menu and select the “Compatibility View” Settings option and enter the eMIPP system URL in the ‘Add this website’ option.
5. 5) The eMIPP system uses pop-up menus that need to be displayed. In order for the module to display these correctly, the user will need to ensure that the Pop-up Blocker is turned off. To turn Pop-up Blocker on or off, follow these steps:
Open Internet Explorer, and then click on the “Tools” menu located at the far right hand side of your browser's Tab Bar.
· When the drop-down menu appears, select the Pop-up Blocker option.
· A sub-menu will now appear. Click on the option labeled Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.
Learn How to Use the System
Training modules are available to assist providers and hospitals in learning how to use the eMIPP system to successfully register and attest for the EHR Medicaid Incentive Payment Program. Follow the links below to access the training modules. The modules use pop-up menus that need to be displayed. In order for the module to display these correctly, the user will need to ensure that the Pop-up Blocker is turned off. See step 5 above.
· Illinois EHR Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP) Adopt, Implement, Upgrade (AIU)
· Illinois EHR Medicaid Incentive Payment Program (eMIPP) Meaningful Use (MU)
Additional Assistance
If you need additional support, please utilize the resources listed below.
· Consult the HFS EHR website for EHR and eMIPP instructions and information, including a video that will walk you through the new sign on process and how to navigate through the eMIPP application
· For eMIPP or Illinois Medicaid Enrollment issues, contact the EHR Team at (877) 782-5565 and select option 8
· For EHR Incentive Program questions, contact the Regional Extension Center (REC) at 855-MU-HELP-1 (855-684-3571)
· For any other issue, please email HFS at hfs.ehrincentive@illinois.gov or contact a Regional Extension Center below
· Illinois Health Information Technology Extension Center Collaborative Web site (Statewide Consortium)
· Chicago Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center Web site (Chicago Consortium)
