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Health information technologies (IT) can include tools that help people stay healthy through better management of their health information. Health IT will help people gather all of their health information in one place so they can see the entire “picture”. They can also share it securely with their health care providers so they can work as a team to get the best care for their individual needs. Health IT can help to improve public health one individual at a time by building partnerships between patients and health care providers across the state. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) assigned billions of dollars to advance Health IT across the nation. Washington State is in a good position to receive some of this stimulus funding.

What is the HITECH Act?
What are entitlement funding program areas for HITECH?
What are the appropriated funding program areas for HITECH?
Who is coordinating the HITECH Act proposal for Washington State?
How much federal stimulus money is available for the HITECH Act?
Who is eligible for the federal stimulus funds?
How does a state agency or private entity apply for federal stimulus funds under the HITECH Act?

Health Information Technology American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) Implementation Plan Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

As we wait for the federal requirements for HITECH proposals, the HCA is coordinating with state agencies and private entities to align with the ONC’s strategic plan and Governor Gregoire’s directives.

Please continue to visit this web page for updates on information on the ARRA HITECH act. Go to www.grants.gov for information regarding federal grant opportunities.

HealthcareIT News (published in partnership with HIIMS): ARRA update and next steps

The HCA submitted a formal Letter of Intent to apply for the State Health Information Exchange Cooperative Agreement Program

Links to HITECH Act resources

The following links are included to assist you in finding out more information on the HITECH provisions of the ARRA.

• State HIE Timeline and Milestones (109.8 KB)
• The ONC-Coordinated Federal Health IT Strategic Plan: 2008-2012
• NGA.org
  • State Opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Health Information Technology (Title XIII)
• eHealthInitiative.org - Navigating the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
  • Overview of Medicare Incentives for Hospitals
  • Overview of Grant and Loan Programs
• AHIMA Analysis of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• Rural Health Resource Center
  • HIT Incentives and State Grant Opportunities American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
• California Healthcare Organization
  • An Unprecedented Opportunity – Using Federal Stimulus Funds to advance Health IT in California
• HITECH Community Meetings Presentation (341.6 KB)

Contact

Annette Burgin
Health Care Policy
(360) 923-2745