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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Summary of the Economic Stimulus Legislation. A large part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 focused on provisions for the adoption of health information technology and electronic health records.

Health Information Technology - KHA Web resources on HIT

KHA Calendar

KHA Board Meeting - Sept. 8

For more information, contact Amy Fluke at (785) 233-7436.

Meaningful Use Summit - Sept. 9

Topics to be discussed include: meaningful use objectives and quality requirements, incentive payments structure and processes, privacy and security, Kansas Medicaid HIT planning and Kansas health information exchange activity.

MDI Webinar - Sept. 14

Topic: Conduct Effective Meetings and Tame Your Meeting Monsters

KHEA Education Program - Sept. 15-17

For more information regarding this program, contact Jennifer Findley or Christie Carney at (785) 233-7436.

KHA Northeast District Meeting - Sept. 21

KHA District Meetings provide information and discussion on issues such as health reform, health information technology and health information exchange that affect member hospitals.

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Health Information Technology - KHA Web resources on HIT

U.S. Department of Labor Health Care Workforce Training Grants

ARRA HC Grants_SGA Summary.pdf

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The Kansas Hospital Workforce Center has prepared a summary of the Solicitation for Grant Applications, due Oct. 5, 2009. Contact Cara Greve at cgreve@kha-net.org or (785) 233-7436 for additional information.

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Meaningful Use of HIT Matrix: 7/17/09

Meaningful Use Matrix 07162009.pdf

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For more information regarding this document, contact Melissa Hungerford or Sally Perkins at (785) 233-7436.

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KHA Comment Letter on HIT Meaningful Use Draft Definition: 6/26/09