1. Definitions. As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:

1. (a) "Authority" shall mean the dormitory authority of the state of New York created by title four of article eight of the public authorities law which has succeeded to the powers, functions and duties of the medical care facilities finance agency pursuant to chapter eighty-three of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five.
2. (b) "Eligible health care provider" shall mean any health care provider organized under the laws of this state eligible to receive federal funds, which has been approved for participation in this program by the commissioner.
3. (c) "EHR loan fund" shall mean the certified electronic health records technology loan fund authorized to be established by the authority pursuant to this section.

3. The commissioner and the authority shall enter into an agreement, subject to the approval of the director of the division of the budget, for the purpose of administering the moneys in the EHR loan fund in a manner that will benefit the public health by encouraging improvements in the health care delivery system through the use of information technology in the state. Such agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:

1. (a) for the receipt, management and expenditure of funds held in the EHR loan fund by the authority;
2. (b) for the development of program components, including but not limited to provider eligibility and terms and conditions of loans, and for the development and implementation of strategic plans for eligible health care providers, addressing the development of meaningful electronic health record improvements, including strategies for facilitating the purchase of certified electronic health records technology, enhancing the utilization of certified electronic health records technology, training personnel in the use of such technology and supporting the secure exchange of electronic health information to and from electronic health records; and
3. (c) other requirements set forth by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services with respect to the state EHR loan fund for the expenditure by the authority from the EHR loan fund to reimburse the authority and the department for the cost of administering the loan fund.