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.
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.
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