(a) The first year of payment.
- (1) The incentive is intended to offset the costs associated with the initial adoption, implementation or upgrade of certified electronic health records technology.
- (2) The maximum net average allowable costs for the first year are $25,000.
(b) Subsequent payment years.
- (1) The incentive is intended to offset maintenance and operation of certified EHR technology.
- (2) The maximum net average allowable costs for each subsequent year are $10,000.