HITECH Act Analysis

The HITECH Act’s purpose was to encourage the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) and the necessary supporting technology of it in the United States. The HITECH Act promotes the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by advancing the meaningful use of exchangeable electronic health records throughout the United States in order to improve the quality of health care. The meaningful use focuses on improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare, getting patients and their families involved in their health, improving patients’ coordination of care, and to ensure the proper privacy and security of personal health information. A doctor’s office that has complied with meaningful use and can show that they have upgraded