VMG Innovation Integration Center

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH)

Project Description: Is part of ARRA Stimulus Bill and encourages advancing information technology in health care through the use of electronic health records. 

Goals of HITECH include:

• Improving quality, safety and efficiency
• Engaging patients in their care
• Improving the health status of the population
• Ensuring privacy and security

CMIO Lead: Jim Jirjis

Project Manager: N/A

Operations Lead: N/A