Eligible Professionals must demonstrate that they have adopted; implemented; or upgraded certified EHR technology in order to receive a Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Year 1 payment.

Adopt: acquire, purchase, or secure access to certified EHR technology.

Implement: install or begin using certified EHR technology.

Upgrade: upgrade from existing EHR technology to certified EHR technology or expand the functionality of existing certified EHR technology.