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Health Related Provisions
HIT Provisions
Health Care Authority Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
The HCA submitted a formal Letter of Intent to apply for the State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program
HealthcareIT News (published in partnership with HIIMS): ARRA update and next steps
Time Sensitive and Important Information: ARRA HITECH Grant Opportunity Announcements
Health Information Technology Extension Program:
Regional Centers Cooperative Agreement
Program Funding Opportunity Announcement and Grant Application Instructions (645.9 KB)- The State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program Funding
Opportunity Announcement (876.7 KB)
Implementing the Recovery Act
The Health Care Authority (HCA) was appointed by the Governor’s Office, as the lead state agency that will coordinate with other Washington State agencies and private entities to collaborate on a “state-wide” plan for the Health-related and Health Information Technology (HIT) provisions of the ARRA. The HCA identified several opportunities for federal stimulus funding within the following program areas which have potential to align with funding requirements and will be the major focus of the HCA’s recovery and reinvestment activities: COBRA, Healthcare Effectiveness Research – Comparative Effectiveness Research, and the HITECH Act.
In addition, the HCA is having discussions with lawmakers and stakeholders to learn how to use the stimulus funds in ways that are accountable and effective.
Since federal guidelines for applying for the funds are currently being developed, the HCA is not prepared to receive proposals from private entities. Please continue to visit our Web pages for HCA's Statewide HITECH Collaboration Activities and status.
Resources
State HIE Timeline and Milestones (109.8 KB)
Recovery.wa.gov Frequently Asked Questions
Find out what other state agencies are doing
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
HITECH Community Meetings Presentation (341.6 KB)
Contact
Health Care Authority, ARRA Lead
Beth Dupre
Deputy Administrator
(360) 923-2837
