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.