U.S. to Dole Out $1.2 Billion for Health Records Technology

Washington Post by Robert O'Harrow, Jr. | Aug. 21, 2009 (News)

Biden said about half the grant money would help establish 70 technology-extension centers that will assist hospitals and other medical providers in choosing and utilizing the equipment. The rest is directed to state initiatives to create or expand medical information sharing networks. Billions more is set to flow to doctors, hospitals and other care providers next year in the form of reimbursements for the equipment they buy. Full Story »

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by Xenia Pineda - Sep. 30, 2009

There was great information shared although most of what is said are based on estimates. I thought this article was interesting, especially now where much of our news is about the healthcare in the U.S.