June 03, 2010
“Health information technology will be critical as we seek to move our health systems into the 21st Century,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). “Not only will this technology improve quality of care, but it will also be more cost efficient.
“I am pleased that the Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations will receive this much needed funding to help improve health services for the people of our community.”
These grants will support new and enhanced EHR implementation projects as well as HIT innovation projects. Funds will allow grantees to use EHR technology to improve health care quality, efficiency, and patient safety. Eligible professionals practicing within health centers who are able to demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology may be eligible for incentive payments provided under Medicaid and Medicare.
Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) improve the operational effectiveness and clinical quality of health centers by providing management, financial, technology and clinical support services. The networks, comprised of at least three collaborating organizations, are community-based groups that support HRSA-funded health centers. These centers provide primary health care to nearly 19 million patients – a number expected to double over the next five years as health reform is implemented.
Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations to Receive $1 Million in Funding through Recovery Package
For Immediate Release
June 3, 2010
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the release of over $1 million in funding to the Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations. This funding was part of a larger announcement made today by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of $83.9 million in grants to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) systems. The funds are part of the $2 billion allotted to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to expand health care services to low-income and uninsured individuals.
“Health information technology will be critical as we seek to move our health systems into the 21st Century,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). “Not only will this technology improve quality of care, but it will also be more cost efficient.
“I am pleased that the Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations will receive this much needed funding to help improve health services for the people of our community.”
These grants will support new and enhanced EHR implementation projects as well as HIT innovation projects. Funds will allow grantees to use EHR technology to improve health care quality, efficiency, and patient safety. Eligible professionals practicing within health centers who are able to demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology may be eligible for incentive payments provided under Medicaid and Medicare.
Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) improve the operational effectiveness and clinical quality of health centers by providing management, financial, technology and clinical support services. The networks, comprised of at least three collaborating organizations, are community-based groups that support HRSA-funded health centers. These centers provide primary health care to nearly 19 million patients – a number expected to double over the next five years as health reform is implemented.
To learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, go to www.recovery.gov.
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