Which of the following must a physician demonstrate in order to receive a financial incentive from the federal government for converting to an EHR system? 

A. Meaningful use of the EHR program
B. Compatibility with the Department of Health and Human Services computer network
C. A large number of computer-savvy patients
D. Financial solvency
E. A good computer security system

A. Meaningful use of the EHR program
A physician or other provider must demonstrate meaningful use of the EHR program for Medicare or Medicaid patients, as defined by the federal government.