HRSA assistance to health centers for promotion of Health IT
Title VIII — Health Information Technology › Subtitle A — Reducing Health Disparities Through Health IT
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(a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall expand and intensify the programs and activities of the Administration (directly or through grants or contracts) to provide technical assistance and resources to health centers (as defined in section 330(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(a))) to adopt and meaningfully use certified EHR technology for the management of chronic diseases and health conditions and reduction of health disparities. (b) Funding initiatives The activities under subsection (a) may include funding initiatives, including establishing basic connectivity such as 5G internet for telemedicine capabilities, grant funding to implement the next generation of EHR, and funding for technology hardware.