The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act establishes meaningful use criteria for electronic health records (EHR). Health facilities were to be at stage 3 by the year 2016-2017. The deadline was extended. Write 2-3 paragraphs discussing issues and challenges of meeting Stage 3 meaningful use criteria. How can you be involved in achieving the criteria? What is particularly challenging in your area of practice? If you are not currently employed in healthcare, what challenges would you anticipate in your future career in healthcare? Respond to a three other student’s posts