HIT Extension Program Revisions
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced revisions to the Health Information Technology Extension Program, which assists providers seeking to adopt and become meaningful users of health information technology, as authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Specifically, the notice announces changes in cost-sharing requirements for Regional Extension Centers, which offer education, outreach, and technical assistance to help providers in their geographic service areas select, successfully implement, and meaningfully-use certified electronic health records.
