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For immediate release: September 19, 2007
Contact: Shawn Karrick
NASCIO Releases Compendium Update:
"Profiles of Progress II: State Health IT Initiatives"
(LEXINGTON, KY) - NASCIO is pleased to announce the release of Profiles of Progress II: State Health IT Initiatives. A product of NASCIO's Health IT Working Group, this updated compendium delivers a state-by-state "snapshot" that illustrates the states' progress in health information technology (health IT) implementation. It is available at www.nascio.org/publications.
"This compendium reflects the rapid advancement of state health IT efforts," said Vermont CIO Tom Murray, Chair of NASCIO's Health IT Working Group. "Many of these highlighted initiatives have made great strides in a short time, indicating the growing importance of health IT to the states."
Health IT, though a relatively new phenomenon, has garnered considerable national and state attention since 2004 when President Bush issued a call for most Americans to have electronic health records by 2014.
Profiles of Progress II reveals that while this goal is still a long way from completion, concrete state health IT efforts have significantly increased the use of information technology in healthcare. The compendium also examines what role, if any, state CIOs are having in state health IT efforts.
"State CIOs bring a valued perspective to health IT initiatives," said Doug Robinson, Executive Director of NASCIO. "From their vantage point, they can see the enterprise-wide view and provide vision that is essential for the success of statewide health information exchange."
Founded in 1969, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as associate members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council.
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