HIT 101: An Introduction to Health Information Technology

The purpose of this webinar is to provide a basic overview of health information technology (HIT) for Flex Coordinators, State Office Directors, or anyone that is maybe not new to rural health, but new to HIT. Information included in the webinar includes the definition of HIT terms, benefits and challenges of implementing an electronic health record, legislation that affects HIT – with specific attention on new programs that have been funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – including ‘meaningful use’, the HIT regional extension centers, broadband, and the state health information exchange cooperative agreement program, how to use your Flex funds for HIT support, as well as resources and tools.

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