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George W. H. Bush (Health IT initiatives)

George W. H. Bush, during his presidency, supported early efforts to improve healthcare through technology, emphasizing the importance of electronic health records (EHRs). His initiatives aimed to make patient information more accessible, accurate, and secure, reducing paperwork and medical errors. By promoting the adoption of digital systems, his administration sought to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery, laying groundwork for future health IT advancements. These efforts helped transition healthcare from paper-based records toward more modern, electronic systems that enhance coordination and patient care.