Maryland has made its first payments to medical providers and hospitals through the federal Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced that more than $2 million has been sent to the first group of eligible providers. So far, 449 providers and hospitals have applied for funds through the program.
The initiative, funded with federal stimulus money, aims to encourage widespread adoption of electronic medical records. Brown says health information technology will help improve care and reduce costs. – AP
