If your organization participates in the Quality Payment Program (QPP)—whether through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM)—you’ll need a CMS Certification ID (CERT ID) to attest to the use of certified EHR technology.
What Is a Certification ID?
The CERT ID is a unique identifier that confirms your organization is using certified health IT products. It’s required for data submission by QPP participants and must be generated through the ONC Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) website.
Can NextGen Healthcare Provide My CERT ID?
Not directly. Because the CERT ID is based on the specific combination of certified health IT products your organization uses, it must be generated by you through the CHPL website. This ensures accuracy and compliance with CMS requirements.
How to Generate Your CERT ID
To make this process easier, NextGen Healthcare has created a step-by-step guide to help you generate your CERT ID. The guide walks you through:
- Selecting your certified EHR products
- Filtering by certification status and edition (e.g., 2015 Cures Update)
- Generating your unique ID for attestation
Review the CERT ID Generation Guide here.