The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing July 20, 2010 on efforts to promote the adoption of health information technology, specifically through Medicare incentives designed to encourage the meaningful use of electronic health records.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be from invited witnesses only. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral appearance may submit a written statement for consideration by the Committee and for inclusion in the printed record of the hearing.
In announcing the hearing Chairman Pete Stark (D - Calif.) said, “This will be our first opportunity to get an update on the roll out of incentives aimed at increasing adoption and use of health information technology. Widespread adoption of health IT has enormous potential to improve health quality, reduce adverse outcomes and facilitate communication with patients, while reducing overall health care costs. We are eager to hear from the Administration and stakeholders about how the program is progressing.”