The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (Pub.L. 111-5), Division B, title IV, section 4201, Medicaid Providers Health Information Technology (HIT) Adoption and Operation Payments, authorizes states, at their option, to provide incentive payments to Medicaid providers for the meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology. On or after January 1, 2011, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will implement a Medicaid EHR incentive payment program in accordance with the applicable provisions in 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 495. The purpose of the incentive program is to promote the adoption and meaningful use of interoperable health information technology and qualified electronic health records. Detailed information on how to qualify for this program and receive EHR incentive payments will be found in the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual.