What are the Barriers?
• Lack of Standards (prevents interoperability and sharing of data) • Lack of Incentives (value of collecting data electronically not appreciated at the point of care) • Insufficient Funding (refers to the funding of projects that lead to improved health care delivery using measures of better quality, improved patient safety and reduced costs based on evidence.) • Privacy concerns (security and confidentiality) Who are the stakeholders? The stakeholders include the Federal Government, State and local governments, Health care provider organizations, Health care provider membership and trade organizations, Health care plans and purchasers, Standards development organizations, the information technology industry, consumer and patient advocacy groups, community organizations and academic and research organizations. It is essential for all stakeholders to participate in developing the national action plan. What is the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services in this initiative
