Module 4 Goverment-innovation

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1 Government Influence on HIT Samantha Bentley The University of Findlay HINF632 09/09/2023
2 Government Influence on HIT Role of the United States Government in Health Information Technology (HIT): The United States government plays a large role in implementing policies and regulations for Health Information Technology practices as well as many other sectors. The United States government provides its regulatory oversight specifically through the Executive and Legislative branches. Here's a brief overview of their roles and how they work together: Legislative Branch (Congress): The legislative branch of government, or congress, is responsible for passing laws and regulations related to HIT, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 which set national standards for protecting private health information, and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009, which provided incentives for the adoption of Electronic Health Records (OCR, 2017). Additionally, congress is responsible for organizing oversight efforts to ensure that federal HIT initiatives are being implemented effectively. Executive Branch: The executive branch of government oversees the implementation and enforcement of the laws that are passed by congress. The department of Health and Human Services (HHS) oversees many HIT-related initiatives and agencies, such
3 Government Influence on HIT as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The HHS is responsible for implementing HIT policies and regulations such as the HITECH Act. This includes addressing violations based on culpability and penalties (OCR, 2017). The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which is a part of HHS, has a specific mandate for HIT. It is in control of coordinating national HIT policies, standards, and initiatives, as well as overseeing the implementation of electronic health records and health information exchange. This includes the Cures Act Final Rule, which promotes the secure exchange of ePHI (ONC, n.d.). Working Together to Support HIT Evolution: The Executive and Legislative branches work together to advance HIT policies through the passage of laws that set the framework for HIT adoption and allocate funding by Congress, and The Executive Branch, primarily through HHS and ONC, implements these laws and regulations and manages HIT programs and initiatives. Political Challenges:
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