Establishes a loan program for health care facilities to purchase and implement electronic health record systems.

The bill creates a loan program for health care facilities to purchase and implement electronic health record systems. The loans will have an interest rate not exceeding one percent and a term not exceeding 10 years. The amount of the loan can cover up to 80 percent of the cost for certain facilities or 50 percent for others. The program prioritizes facilities in medically underserved or rural areas and those serving Medicaid recipients. The Health and Human Services Commission will establish the rules for the program, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and loan terms.

Establishes a loan program for health care facilities to purchase and implement electronic health record systems.

The bill creates a loan program for health care facilities to purchase and implement electronic health record systems. The loans will have an interest rate not exceeding one percent and a term not exceeding 10 years. The amount of the loan can cover up to 80 percent of the cost for certain facilities or 50 percent for others. The program prioritizes facilities in medically underserved or rural areas and those serving Medicaid recipients. The Health and Human Services Commission will establish the rules for the program, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and loan terms.