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February 13, 2009Part of the $20 Billion in Health IT Funding provided for in the pending economic stimulus package could be put into funds could start to be distributed this year if the department can work quickly enough to put the plan and any necessary rules together. This report is according to the House Rules Conference Committee report and Health Data Management:
“Out of the $2 billion in “jump-start” funding for health information technology that is in the economic stimulus bill, $300 million is dedicated to “regional or sub-national” health information exchange initiatives, according to the congressional conference report.
“Further, that $2 billion can start being distributed after the Secretary of Health and Human Services submits an annual operating plan to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The first plan is expected within 90 days of enactment of the stimulus bill. Subsequent annual plans are due by November 1 of each year until the funds run out.
“So while federal departments often don’t meet legislative deadlines, funds could start to be distributed this year if the department can work quickly enough to put the plan and any necessary rules together.”
Read the full article here: “Hidden Gems of the I.T. Spending Bill“.
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