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Health IT and Quality

Dr. Robert Harmon, MD, MPH, presented an overview of the current status of Health IT in Northeast Florida during the Third Caring Community Conference on September 16, 2009. The presentation highlighted opportunities provided by federal stimulus initiatives, the importance of "meaningful use" of Health IT by 2011, and the role of various regional organizations such as the NEFL Health Informatics Consortium and the Duval County Health Department. Key areas explored included EHR implementation, health information exchange, and training programs to enhance quality measures in healthcare.

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Health IT and Quality

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  1. Health IT and Quality Presented to Third Caring Community Conference by Robert Harmon, MD, MPH UNF Sept. 16, 2009

  2. Overview • Status of Health IT in NE FL • Federal Stimulus opportunities in HIT and quality • Role of “meaningful use” in 2011

  3. Status of Health IT in NE FL • EHRs, health information exchange, eRx • NE FL Health Informatics Consortium (NEFHIC) • Duval County Health Dept. • Duval County Medical Society • JaxCare/JHIN • NE FL Regional Health Organization (NEFRHO) • UNF College of Health • UF College of Medicine Jacksonville

  4. Federal Stimulus (ARRA) HITECH Opportunities • Extension centers • Health information exchange • Education & training • Medicare and Medicaid fee incentives for “meaningful use” of HIT

  5. Examples of Meaningful Use and QI: 2011 • Capture key data in coded format in EHR • Exchange key clinical information among providers • Perform medication reconciliation at relevant encounters • Report HIT-enabled quality measures

  6. References • Robert_harmon@doh.state.fl.us (904-253-1010) • www.dchd.net • www.nefhic.org • www.healthit.hhs.gov

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