Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted in 2009, encourages the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) among healthcare providers. It aims to improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and ensure the security of health information. The HITECH Act provides financial incentives for healthcare organizations to use EHR systems and mandates stricter privacy and security measures for patient data. Ultimately, it seeks to modernize healthcare technology, making it easier for providers to share information and deliver better care while protecting patient privacy.