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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
EHR_PGM_RDCTN_IND_SW
This field is a switch that identifies which hospitals are Electronic Health Records(EHR) meaningful users, and distinguishes hospitals that will have a payment penalty for not being meaningful users.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| Y | hospital is subject to a reduction under the EHR program |
| Blank | not applicable |
This field is new in October 2014. This field only applies to Inpatient claims.
Source: NCH