RECOVERY - HITECH Incentive Payment Program for J12 MAC Part A/B

This contract modification pertains to Highmark Medicare Services (HMS) under contract number HHSM-500-2008-M0001Z, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The primary objective is to fund HMS to collect and input essential data into the HITECH FISS (Fiscal Intermediary Shared System) screens specifically for all Subsection (d) hospitals by March 31, 2011. This effort aligns with the goals of the ARRA and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), which were designed to incentivize the meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology, including incentive payments to Medicare hospitals. The contract action reflects a cost-reimbursement type agreement rather than a fixed-price contract due to the uncertainties involved in accurately estimating the costs associated with contract performance. The work is set to be performed in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, with points of contact including a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer available for communication. This notification is informational and does not constitute a solicitation for offers. The initiative supports the broader federal strategy to modernize healthcare data management and payment systems in accordance with ARRA guidelines.