NHIT Recommendations to ONC on Meaningful Use (August 2009) NHIT Public Comments on National Broadband Plan (December 2009) HIMSS HIT Summary of ARRA ARRA Implementation Timeline NHIT Policy Recommendations 2010

The NHIT Collaborative believes that by advocating for enlightened public policy and building the political will, health information technology (HIT) can become a reality in underserved communities. HIT has the power to transform the delivery and improve the quality of health for the underserved and communities of color.

NHIT with valuable contributions from the Policy Workgroup will identify, track, and report on innovative federal, state, and local policies relevant to the impact of HIT on the needs of underserved populations, communities of color, and those who care for them.  We also believe it is important to educate and empower all stakeholders by making them aware of key government decision-makers, and guiding them through the legislative process.

We encourage you to join us in advocating for the policy changes that can support the implementation of HIT for the underserved.

FCC Releases National Broadband Plan Meaningful Use Update The final rule on Meaningful Use was published in the Federal Register on July 28th.  issued as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Take a look at a list of resources assembled by the National Partnership for Women & Families to help you navigate the Stage 1 regulations: HHS Press Release CMS General Overview of the EHR Incentive Program Fact Sheet FAQs Electronic Health Records at a Glance ONC Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use Information for Consumers Information for Providers NEJM article by Dr. David Blumenthal – “The ‘Meaningful Use’ Regulation for Electronic Health Records” NEJM perspective piece by Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin – “Finding My Way to Electronic Health Records” NHIT Public Comments on Meaningful Use Submitted to CMS		View our Sharepoint Website (members only) Chair Neal Neuberger, CISSP Co-Chair Brenda Leath		Health Policy Institute Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Office of the National Coodinator for HIT (ONC) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Minority Health (OMH) HIMSS Institute for e-Health Policy Internet Innovation Alliance House.gov Senate.gov Congressional Directory Congressional/Legislative Glossary of Terms