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MN SF3168

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bernhard Eken

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of health shall award grants up to $50,000 per applicant to nursing facilities and providers enrolled in the elderly waiver program for adoption of electronic health records and electronic prescription drug programs
  • Applicants must submit applications to the commissioner using forms and timelines established by the commissioner, with grants awarded within limits of available appropriations
  • Grant award amounts are calculated by multiplying the funding requested by the applicant's percentage of total revenue paid by the medical assistance program
  • $2,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of health for this grant program
  • Program adds new section 62J.4965 to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62J

Legislative Description

Health information technology grant program establishment and appropriation

Last Action

Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Housing3/23/2016

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