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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act HITECH Community Meeting

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act HITECH Community Meeting. Confluence Technology Center – Wenatchee, Washington. August 11, 2009 Health Care Policy Team Washington State Health Care Authority. Agenda. Welcome and meeting objectives

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act HITECH Community Meeting

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  1. American Recovery & Reinvestment ActHITECH Community Meeting Confluence Technology Center – Wenatchee, Washington August 11, 2009 Health Care Policy Team Washington State Health Care Authority

  2. Agenda • Welcome and meeting objectives • Updates – National Governor’s Association Meeting, Manatt Solutions, HITECH, and SSB 5501 • Proposal Summary review • Review of State Plan outline draft and break-out assignments • Break-out sessions by HITECH grant program area • Lunch • Break-out session report back • Next steps

  3. Activity Updates • National Governor’s Association meeting • Manatt Health Solutions • HITECH “word on the street” • SSB 5501

  4. Proposal Summary Review • Purpose of proposal summaries • Summary findings • Next steps

  5. State Plan Draft Outline Review • Introduction and background • Washington State health IT activity • Adoption of health information technology • Regional and community HIE • Health Record Bank pilot activity • Health information exchange • Data aggregators • Ancillary services • TeleHealth and TeleMed

  6. State Plan Draft Outline Review • Health IT Vision for Washington “Washington State’s vision is to make the best use of information technology to provide health care information when and where needed. Timely information will enable patients, providers, and the community make the best health care decisions possible to improve the quality of care, the health of Washingtonians, and the safety and efficiency of our health care delivery system.”

  7. State Plan Draft Outline Review • Strategy for statewide health information technology • Washington State Health Information Organization • Governance • Oversight • Coordination

  8. State Plan Draft Outline Review • Lead entities • Information exchange and communication activities • HIE Planning and Implementation • TeleHealth and TeleMed • Health Information Technology Supporting Activities • eHealth records acquisition, implementation, use • Workforce development • Research and development

  9. State Plan Draft Outline Review • A roadmap for Washington State • Development of HIO and lead entity designation • SSB 5501 • ARRA-HITECH • Opportunities for Washington HIE in state and federal health reform efforts

  10. Break-Out Assignments • Review break-out group questions • Address questions and provide feedback on State Plan draft • Convene with your HITECH grant program workgroup after lunch

  11. Break-Out Session Report Back • Workgroup reports • Discussion • Next steps for State Plan

  12. Next Steps • Next steps • Incorporate stakeholder feedback and ONC/federal guidance into State Plan • Week of August 24 – Manatt Opportunity Analysis & Grant Strategy presentation • Week of September 8 - Next State Plan review • Ad hoc workgroup meetings • TBA – ONC announcement • Questions?

  13. Contact Info Annette Burgin Health Care Authority Annette.burgin@hca.wa.gov 360-923-2745

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