URLS Worth a Virtual Tour

Originally Published MX September/October 2004

SPECIAL REPORT: IT IN HEALTHCARE

Understanding how all the pieces of the healthcare IT puzzle fit together can be a daunting task. Following are a few Web sites that are worth a close look.

The official summary of President Bush's healthcare technology agenda is essential reading for everyone involved in the development, implementation, or use of healthcare IT systems. This quick look covers the crucial points—including the president's goal of achieving electronic medical records for all Americans within 10 years—and specifically refers to programs that will provide incentives to help reach that goal. The summary is available via www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/technology/economic_policy200404/chap3.html.