MN HF3466

Establishes a health information technology grant program administered by the commissioner of health for nursing facilities and providers enrolled in the elderly waiver program (customized living or 24-hour customized living services).

Grants support adoption and use of electronic health records and electronic prescription drug programs by eligible facilities and providers.

Commissioner awards grants of up to $50,000 per applicant, calculated by multiplying the requested funding amount by the percentage of the applicant's total revenue paid by the medical assistance program.

Applicants must submit applications using forms and timelines established by the commissioner, with awards limited to available appropriations.

Appropriates $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the commissioner of health for the grant program.