HR 2676 113th Congress House

MITECH Act

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage the adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics under the Medicaid program.

Introduced: December 2, 2013 See on congress.gov

Health Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical records

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Health personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicaid

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Jul 12, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 11, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 11, 2013

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 12, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicaid Information Technology to Enhance Community Health Act of 2013 or MITECH Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend payments to encourage the adoption and use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology to qualified safety net clinics (QSNCs).

Defines a QSNC as a clinic or network of clinics operated by a private non-profit or public entity at least 30% percent of whose patient volume is attributable to needy individuals.

Defines a "QSNC-based" individual as one who furnishes substantially all of his or her professional services in a QSNC and through use of the clinic's facilities and equipment, including qualified EHRs.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a procedure through which a QSNC may demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology in order to receive incentive payments.

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