Information technology is a pivotal part of transforming our health care system, Secretary Leavitt said. We are at a critical juncture. Working in close collaboration, the federal government and private sector can drive changes that will lead to fewer medical errors, lower costs, less hassle and better care. The report can be found “here”:http://www.hhs.gov/healthit/HITFinalReport.pdf
My quick read doesn’t reveal any earth-shattering news. The gist of the report is around these three key imperatives: