Update on the Adoption of Health Information Technology and Related Efforts to Facilitate the Electronic Use and Exchange of Health Information, February 2016.

摘要

Health information technology (health IT) is foundational to achieve the nation’s health and wellness goals. Since the passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, adoption and use of health IT by health care providers and hospitals significantly increased across the country. Health IT is now widely used by most hospitals and providers, and the electronic exchange of health information among these providers continues to increase. However, collaborative commitments across government and industry are needed to address remaining challenges for the U.S. to realize the full benefits of a secure, interoperable electronic health information infrastructure that seamlessly supports the health system and provides individuals with safe, person-centered care. This annual report to Congress, required under Section 13113(a) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, reports on the current state of health IT, discusses critical actions to accelerate progress on a firm path to a digital health care system, and identifies key barriers.