Nebraska Providers Can Now Participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

Nebraska Becomes the 44th State to Launch Their Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

Nebraska launched their Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program on May 7, 2012. This means that eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals in Nebraska can now complete their EHR Incentive Program registration. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.

 

If you are a resident of Nebraska and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.

 

As of May 7, 2012, 44 states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months. 

 

Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?

Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.

Six New State Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Launched

California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Utah, and Vermont Launched Their Medicaid EHR Programs This Month

On October 3rd, the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program launched in California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Utah, and Vermont. This means that eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals in these six states will be able to complete their incentive program registration at the state level and receive incentive payments. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.

If you are a resident of California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Utah, or Vermont, and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Click on a State below to access its website.

• California


• Maine


• Maryland


• Massachusetts


• Utah


• Vermont

As of October 3rd, 33 states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs and through September, 22 states have issued incentive payments to Medicaid EPs and eligible hospitals who have adopted, implemented, or upgraded certified EHR technology. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months.

For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website.

A new FAQ has been posted on Medicaid patient volume Q: For the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, can a non-hospital based eligible professional (EP) include their in-patient encounters for purposes of calculating Medicaid patient volume even if the patient is included in the eligible hospital's patient volume for the same 90-day period?

A: Read the answer.

Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs? 

Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs.

Four New State Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Launched in July

Arizona, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and West Virginia Launch Medicaid EHR Programs This Month

On July 4th, the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program launched in Arizona, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. This means that eligible professionals and eligible hospitals in these four states will be able to complete their EHR Incentive Program registration at the state level and receive incentive payments. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.

If you are a resident of Arizona, Connecticut, Rhode Island or West Virginia and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program:

• Arizona


• Connecticut


• Rhode Island


• West Virginia

Twenty-one states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, and 14 states have issued incentive payments to Medicaid eligible professionals and eligible hospitals who have adopted, implemented, or upgraded certified EHR technology. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months.

For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website.

Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?
Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs. 

Two New State Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Launched

Pennsylvania and Washington Launched Their Medicaid EHR Programs This Month

On June 6th, the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program launched in Pennsylvania and Washington. This means that eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals in Pennsylvania and Washington will be able to complete their incentive program registration at the state level and receive incentive payments. More information about the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can be found on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Basics page of the CMS EHR website.

If you are a resident of Pennsylvania or Washington and are eligible to participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, visit your State Medicaid Agency website for more information on your state's participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program:

• Pennsylvania


• Washington

Seventeen states have launched Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, and 14 states have issued incentive payments to Medicaid eligible professionals and eligible hospitals who have adopted, implemented, or upgraded certified EHR technology. CMS looks forward to announcing the launches of additional states' programs in the coming months.

For a complete list of states that have already begun participation in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, see the Medicaid State Information page on the CMS EHR website. And watch our video of one of the first Medicaid incentive payment awards to Oklahoma EPs, Drs. Melissa and Jeffrey Gastorf, and hear their insights on how EHRs have affected their practice.

Want more information about the EHR Incentive Programs?  Make sure to visit the EHR Incentive Programs website for the latest news and updates on the EHR Incentive Programs. 

Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Checklist

Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Checklist 
If you're an eligible professional, in your first year of participation you may adopt, implement or upgrade or become a meaningful user of certified electronic health records to qualify for incentive payments of up to $63,750 from Medicaid. Here's how to qualify:

• Make sure you're eligible for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. View eligibility guidelines at our Eligibility page.


• Also eligible for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program? Eligible professionals can receive up to $44,000 through the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. See the Medicare checklist.


• Get registered. Visit the "Medicaid State Information" page to see if your state is participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.


• If your state is already participating, register now for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.  Visit the Registration and Attestation page for more details


• If your state has not yet begun participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program: you may wish to register now for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, if you're eligible for both programs. See the Medicare checklist.

Note: Register as soon as possible. You can register before having a system installed.

• Use certified EHR technology. To receive incentive payments, make sure the EHR technology you're using or are considering buying has been certified by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Visit our Certified EHR Technology page for details.
  
  


• Get qualified. To receive EHR incentive payments in the first year under the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, you must do at least one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Adopt certified EHR technology; or
  
  
  • Implement certified EHR technology you have already purchased; or
  
  
  • Upgrade your current EHR technology to the newly certified version; or
  
  
  • Demonstrate "meaningful use" of certified EHR technology for a 90-day period.Visit your state's Medicaid agency Web site or our Meaningful Use page to learn about meaningful use objectives and measures.
  
  
  
  


• Attest for incentive payments. To get your EHR incentive payment, you must attest (legally state) through your state's Medicaid agency Web site that you've met all of the eligibility criteria, including having adopted, implemented, upgraded or meaningfully used certified EHR technology. Visit your state's Medicaid agency Web site for more information.