INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHRs)

Incentive payments are available for eligible professionals (EPs) who successfully demonstrate meaningful use of EHR technology.  Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs began in January 2011, but all states were not ready to participate at that time.  Most, however, are now equipped to process applications for payment.  Incentive programs for healthcare providers who treat Medicaid patients are paid through the state rather than by a Federal agency, and timing of payments varies from state to state.  The incentives can be paid for the adoption, implementation, or upgrade of certified EHR technology.

For more information explore the following two websites and follow suggested links.    (1) Go to https://ehrincentives.cms.gov and click on EHR Incentive Programs FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for a quick survey of information about how to collect incentive pay for EHRs used with Medicaid patients.  (2)For information on Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs in specific states, go to http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/40_MedicaidStateInfo.asp.