Is it true that the economic stimulus package includes financial incentives for both Medicare and Medicaid providers?
Yes, the economic stimulus package does contain financial incentives through both Medicare and Medicaid. 2. Q: Who will qualify for Medicaid incentives for health information technology adoption: A: Pediatricians will need to have at least a 20% Medicaid patient population in order to qualify for incentives through this program. The legislation does not indicate how this percentage is to be calculated: per physician, per practice, or by some other means. These details will likely be addressed as part of the regulatory process in the coming months. Please note that the AAP also advocates for financial incentives through private payers, but that was not addressed in this particular legislation. The AAP will continue to advocate for financial support to help pediatricians move toward health information technology adoption.
