Decade of Health Information Technology: Delivering Consumer-Centric and Information-Rich Health Care. Framework for Strategic Action

摘要

On April 27, 2004, President Bush called for widespread adoption of interoperable EHRs within 10 years, and also established the position of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. On May 6, 2004, Secretary Tommy G. Thompson appointed David J. Brailer, MD, PhD, to serve in this new position. The federal government has already played an active role in the evolution and use of health information technology (HIT), including adoption and ongoing support for standards needed to achieve interoperability. Executive Order 13335 requires the National Coordinator to report within 90 days of operation on the development and implementation of a strategic plan to guide the nationwide implementation of HIT in both the public and private sectors. In fulfilling the requirements of the Executive Order, this report outlines a framework for a strategic plan that will be dynamic, iterative, and implemented in coordination with the private sector.