
On February 17th, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), with $59 billion allocated specifically towards healthcare. Incentives are offered to practices who implement a certified EMR/EHR system.
| ADOPTION YEAR | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 or Prior | $18,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $0 | $44,000 |
| 2012 | $0 | $18,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $44,000 |
| 2013 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 | $39,000 |
| 2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $,000 | $24,000 |
| 2015 or Later | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |