New guide available to help states implement HITECH Act
HIM Connection, August 18, 2009
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On August 4, the National Governors Association (NGA)—a bipartisan organization of the nation's governors—released a guide to help states achieve health information exchange (HIE). The guide, titled "Preparing to implement HITECH: A state guide for electronic health information exchange" includes several recommendations related to the following:
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Preparing or updating the state plan for HIE adoption
- Engaging stakeholders
- Establishing a state leadership office to manage the different phases of HIE implementation
- Preparing state agencies to participate; implementing privacy strategies and reforms
- Determining the HIE business model
- Creating a communications strategy
- Establishing opportunities for health IT training and education
Click here to view the press release about the guide.
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