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Federal Agencies and HIT

Multiple federal agencies are involved with health information technology programs and implementation. To help you find which agency can answer your questions about HIT implementation, use this frequently asked question list to find agencies responsible for different aspects of HIT.

See which federal agencies are involved in HIT programs

Broadband

  • Where can I get assistance with telecommunications costs?
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • What technologies can be used for broadband?
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    See more Broadband resources

Certification

  • Where can I find a list of certified electronic health record technology?
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    See more Certification resources

Critical Access Hospital

  • Where can I find a central source for health information technology adoption that is specific to critical access hospitals?
    • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Health IT Adoption Toolbox
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    See more Critical Access Hospital resources

Financing/Funding

  • Where can I get funding for hardware, software, and infrastructure?
    • Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
  • Can rural health care providers receive discounts on monthly internet service charges and telecommunications?
    • Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
  • Is there funding available to help train staff in meeting the challenges associated with implementing health information technology?
    • Department of Labor (DOL)
    See more Financing resources
    See more Funding resources

Health Information Exchange

  • Are there examples of successful health information exchanges?
    • Department of Defense (DOD)
    • HRSA, Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    • Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
  • See more Health Information Exchange resources

Implementation

  • Where is a good place to begin learning more about health information technology?
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
  • Are there toolkits and other resources available to assist me in implementing an electronic health record in my rural facility?
    • HRSA, Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
  • Where can I find information on the Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center in my state?
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    See more Implementation resources

Incentives

  • Where should I go to learn more about rural or critical access hospital incentive payments for participating in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program?
    • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    • Department of Defense (DOD)
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
  • Am I eligible to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program?
    • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    • Department of Defense (DOD)
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
  • Where can I find information on whether or not my state Medicaid Incentive Program has started?
    • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    • Department of Defense (DOD)
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    See more Incentives resources

Meaningful Use

  • Where can I find legislation and policy updates regarding meaningful use?
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    See more Meaningful Use resources

Privacy and Security

  • Where can I find more information regarding privacy and security standards within a health information exchange?
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    See more Privacy and Security resources

Quality Measures

  • What core quality measures are required for meaningful use?
    • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ARHQ)
    See more Quality Measures resources

Research and Reports

  • Where can I find research on adopting health information technology?
    • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ARHQ)
    • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
    • HRSA, Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
    See more Research and Reports resources

Staffing/Education/Training

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