In 2010 the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proposed rules for the “Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)”. Discuss the main goals of that proposal.
- DHHS also proposed criteria for a “Certified” EHR. Why did they propose this certification process?
- The HITECH Act set aside $650 million to set up 70 Regional HIT Extension Centers. What was the purpose of these centers?
