2010 Health Information Technology Survey

Take this opportunity to positively impact health-care policy in Texas
The 2010 Health Information Technology Survey will help the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) develop important programs for Texas providers and patients.  In five to ten minutes you can help shape the health-care policy that affects you, your business, and the people you serve! 

• 2010 Health Information Technology Survey

For Technical Assistance with the EHR Incentive Program

 Texas Regional Extension Centers (RECs)

CMS websites on the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program

• CMS – The Official Website for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs 
• CMS – Final Rule for Implementing the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program 
• CMS – Published Fact Sheets, including those for Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Information Technology (HIT)  

• Health IT – Health and Human Services
• Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology 
• Health and Human Services Recovery Act Programs

Texas Health Information Exchange (HIE) 

• Texas Health Services Authority

Background on Legislation 

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009
• State Medicaid Director’s Letter on Health Information Technology, 9-1-09

To learn more about the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs, visit the CMS-dedicated website to this program, www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/.  Here you’ll find information about eligibility, requirements, upcoming events and more.