Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology and Establishing the Position of the National Health Information Technology Coordinator
Establishes National Health Information Technology Coordinator and Adoption Incentives
What it does
Agencies must support the National Coordinator and help implement a nationwide interoperable health information technology strategic plan.
Real-world impact
- Creates a federal position to drive nationwide medical record interoperability.
- Requires HHS, OPM, VA, and Defense to report incentive options within 90 days.
- Directs attention to patient privacy and security for identifiable health information.
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Summary
This order creates a National Health Information Technology Coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services to lead a nationwide effort to make medical records interoperable.
The Coordinator must develop and implement a strategic plan to improve care quality, reduce errors and costs, protect patient privacy, and coordinate federal and private efforts. Agencies must report options for incentives within 90 days, including reports from the Federal Employee Health Benefit program, Veterans Affairs, and Defense.
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