Government & Policy
Federal health plans are increasingly going electronic, says a government report, but a lack of interoperability hinders their use.
HHS is using an 'escalator' method to encourage health IT adoption, but it must ensure providers don't 'jump off', the health IT leader said.
White House CTO Chopra says 'Text4baby' mobile app project embodies government focus on health priorities, results.
Agency broadband exec says plan will address how government can lower bar to spread of m-health devices and uses.
Purchase strengthens IBM's ability to provide information sharing services to organizations, tap stimulus windfall.
Task force delivers recommendations on how to launch IT-supported patient care coordination project.
The departments' fiscal 2011 budget proposal highlights joint electronic health record project, health IT infrastructure.
The agency's plan to expand networks to cover thousand of providers dictates a strong standards regime, says health IT advisor.
ONC's 2011 budget part of a package of modest increases sought for programs, agencies involved in health IT.
Agency hands out $17 million to health information exchanges across the country to speed disability claims turnaround.