H.R.7191: E-Centives Act of 2008

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 27, 2008
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2008

Bill Summary

E-Centives Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make enhanced matching payments to states that provide incentive payments to physicians, hospitals, and community health centers that exhibit meaningful use of certified health information technology. Limits such payments to each state that establishes a program to: (1) design, develop, install, maintain, and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 27, 2008

Introduced in the House by Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.)

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