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HHS Announces $267 Million for New Health IT Regional Extension Centers Image of Secretary Sebelius speaking at a podium
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced on April 6th that more than $267 million was awarded to 28 additional non-profit organizations to establish Health IT Regional Extension Centers (RECs). The Recovery Act investment will help grow the emerging health IT industry which is expected to support tens of thousands of jobs. Read the full press release
Learn about the RECs and view a list of all grant recipients HHS Awards $144 million for HIT Workforce and SHARP Programs
On April 2, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced awards of $84 million to 16 universities and junior colleges to support training and development of new health IT professionals and $60 million to four advanced research institutions to focus on solving current and future health IT challenges. Press Release HITECH Programs
Secretary Sebelius Dr. Blumenthal's Keynote Address at HIMSS10
Image of Dr. David Blumenthal with a Watch the Keynote Address on YouTube As a practicing primary care physician and leading national health care policy expert, Dr. Blumenthal shared his thoughts about ONC’s strategic efforts to advance the rapid adoption and meaningful use of health IT at HIMSS10.
Certification NPRM Posted Image of Recovery.gov logo
On March 2, 2010, an NPRM proposing the establishment of certification programs for purposes of testing and certifying health information technology was posted.Certification NPRM Submit a Comment Why Health IT? Health information technology (health IT) allows comprehensive management of medical information and its secure exchange between health care consumers and providers. Broad use of HIT has the potential to improve health care quality, prevent medical errors, increase the efficiency of care provision and reduce unnecessary health care costs, increase administrative efficiencies, decrease paperwork, expand access to affordable care, and improve population health. Improving Patient Care Interoperable health IT can improve individual patient care in numerous ways, including:
Complete, accurate, and searchable health information, available at the point of diagnosis and care, allowing for more informed decision making to enhance the quality and reliability of health care delivery. More efficient and convenient delivery of care, without having to wait for the exchange of records or paperwork and without requiring unnecessary or repetitive tests or procedures.
Earlier diagnosis and characterization of disease, with the potential to thereby improve outcomes and reduce costs. Reductions in adverse events through an improved understanding of each patient’s particular medical history, potential for drug-drug interactions, or (eventually) enhanced understanding of a patient's metabolism or even genetic profile and likelihood of a positive or potentially harmful response to a course of treatment.
Increased efficiencies related to administrative tasks, allowing for more interaction with and transfer of information to patients, caregivers, and clinical care coordinators, and monitoring of patient care. 2010/03/172010/03/17
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