NCSL Supports National Health IT Week

National Health IT Week 2011 will take place Sept.12-16. Key public and private healthcare constituents – representing the full spectrum of healthcare interests—will convene in Washington, DC and around the country to address implications for ongoing healthcare reform initiatives, and promote understanding and implementation of ARRA now. Initiated in 2006 by HIMSS, National Health IT Week has emerged as a landmark occasion for bringing together diverse national healthcare stakeholders, who partner in developing neutral, common ground for the advancement of health IT adoption with “One Voice, One Vision.” Next month, nearly 200 public and private sector organizations throughout the nation will participate in the Sixth Annual National Health IT Week. 

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has worked closely with HIMSS and other stakeholder organizations to promote understanding among state policymakers of the contributions of health IT to improving the quality and safety of healthcare delivery and containing healthcare costs. National Health IT Week presents an opportunity for NCSL and other stakeholders to recognize the value of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. healthcare system, improving the quality and cost-efficiency for all Americans. 

NCSL encourages its members to observe National Health IT Week 2011 in appropriate ways in their respective state capitals as well as in the Nation’s Capital. NCSL also encourages its members to urge their respective delegations to the U.S. Congress to join in recognizing the benefits of health IT as they act to improve healthcare for all citizens during National Health IT Week.

How will you participate?