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HIT Regional Extension Centers
http://www.regionalextensioncenters.com/
By statute, the Health Information Technology Extension Program (or ‘‘Extension Program’’) consists of a National Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC) and Regional Extension Centers (or ‘‘regional centers’’).
This website will contain updated information regarding national, state and regional efforts to establish these centers.
Recent Posts
Nationwide Beacon Community Program for Health Information Exchange
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Plans to Establish Health IT “Beacon Communities” $235 million set aside to fund nationwide Beacon Community Program HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. David Blumenthal, HHS’ National Coordinator for Health...
The HITECH Foundation for Information Exchange
The HITECH Foundation for Information Exchange Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology A Message from Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology As the many activities manda...
Health IT Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup Meeting
Health IT Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup Meeting Note about this meeting: The Workgroup will be hearing testimony from invited experts and stakeholders in the area of electronic exchange of laboratory information. They met on Octobe...
AMGA MGMA Perot to Provide Services to Regional Extension Centers
AMGA, MGMA and Perot Form Alliance for Services to New Regional Extension Centers The American Medical Group Association (AMGA), the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER) today announced the format...
CMS CHIPRA Dental State Health Official Letter
CMS Issues State Letter for Dental Coverage in CHIP DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S2-26-12 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Center for Medicaid and State Operat...
Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid
Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million in Grants for Either Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $40 million in grants to 69 grantees in 41 states and the District of Columbia to ...

