Health Information Technology (HIT) is vital to transforming healthcare. Technologies such as electronic health records (EHR), computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and medication bar codes can help reduce medical errors, assist providers in better decision making, provide access to the latest scientific research, improve provider-patient communication as well as communication among providers. These advantages can lead to improved quality of care overall.

In April 2004, President George W. Bush revealed his vision for the future of healthcare in the United States. The President's plan involves a health care system that puts the needs of the patient first, is more efficient, and is cost-effective.  This vision is being realized as many national and state initiatives work toward information systems that will revolutionize health care, making it more consumer-centric, and will improve both the quality and the efficiency of  care in the United States. 

Through the Medicare QIO program, OFMQ assists Oklahoma healthcare providers in selecting and using appropriate technology to improve patient outcomes and prepare for upcoming pay-for-performance initiatives. Our team of clinical informatics professionals and technology experts helps providers use technology to improve quality in virtually every health care setting.

Use the links at the right to learn more about OFMQ's work with providers using health information technology.

 

Health Information Technology Resources and Links

US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - HIT initiatives