Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

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Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

United States [2009]

Also known as: HITECH Act

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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is the primary financial driving force for EHR implementation in the United States. Passed in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the HITECH Act creates financial incentives for providers participating in…
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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is the primary financial driving force for EHR implementation in the United States. Passed in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the HITECH Act creates financial incentives for providers participating in…
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