5. The set of standards and criteria defined by HITECH and used by the CMS (including Medicare and Medicaid programs) that governs the qualification of vendor software products for participation in the incentive programs by providers and healthcare organizations using those electronic health record software products. Eligible providers and hospitals can earn inventive payments and avoid financial penalties later in the program by meeting specific criteria. The goal is to promote the spread of adoption of electronic healthcare. (2-words) (Points = 2)