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CHIME’s Advocacy Initiatives
With more than 1,400 CIO members, CHIME serves as a voice of the healthcare IT executive within the U.S., informing and influencing public policy leaders and other officials on the role information technology is playing in transforming the delivery of healthcare. In addition, CHIME supports CIOs now playing a central role in implementing IT systems that digitize patient records to achieve meaningful use of electronic medical records, enabling their organizations to qualify for incentive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
CHIME publishes a monthly summary exclusive for the press on the latest happenings in Washington. Here are the most recent summaries:
March 5, 2010 - Report from Capitol Hill -
Administration Strategies for Health Reform. With the bipartisan summit behind him, President Obama continues to pursue options to build support for passage of health reform. He recently reached out to Republicans by offering to consider GOP reform proposals for inclusion in overhaul legislation. Proposals include the addition of $50 million......
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February 26, 2010 - Report from Capitol Hill -
Healthcare Summit Aims to Refocus Debate. Congressional leaders of both parties gathered Thursday at the White House’s Blair House to air their perspectives on how to address coverage gaps as well as the cost of care. While President Obama urged Republicans to submit their bill and work on......
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