The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced this week that ophthalmologists who participated in the 2011 Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and were ruled ineligible for a bonus now have until April 30 to appeal that decision. Physicians can learn how to file an appeal by contacting Provider Resources, Inc., at 855.796.1515 or OCSQAppeals@provider-resources.com. To qualify for the 2011 bonus, participants were required to attest to meaningful use of a qualified EHR system for 90 days. Physicians who begin participating in the 2012 EHR incentive program are eligible to receive a total incentive of $44,000 over five years. More information is on the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives' EHR Central.