Rhode Island – EMR Requirements & Incentives | MedicalRecords.com

Program Start Date: July 2011
Website: www.dhs.ri.gov/
Contact Email: ehrincentive@dhs.ri.gov

Program Information:
In 2011, the Medicaid EHR incentive program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals and eligible hospitals in Rhode Island as they adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology in their first year of participation. Medicaid EHR incentive programs will be voluntarily offered by Rhode Island to the states’ eligible professionals. Who can receive up to $63,750 over the 6 years that they choose to participate in the program. Eligible hospital incentive payments in RI may begin as early as 2011, depending when the state begins its program. 2016 is the last year a Medicaid eligible hospital may begin the program and the hospital payments are based on a number of factors, beginning with a $2 million base payment.