CA Welf & Inst Code Section 14046.1

(a)

The program shall be administered in accordance with the State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan, as developed by the department and approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Upon federal approval, the department shall provide copies of the plan to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature.

(b)

The State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan shall address all of the following:

(1)

Identify and establish the planning, policies, and procedures required to operationalize the Medi-Cal Electronic Health Record Incentive Program.

(2)

Specify the criteria for enrollment, eligibility, and data collection.

(3)

Specify timeframes for technology modifications.

(4)

Specify the process for provider outreach and department coordination with established regional extension centers in the state, established to provide technical support to providers.

(5)

Establish the audit and appeals processes.

(6)

Participate in the National Level Registry.