WHEREAS, By creating an informed and empowered community of
providers, innovators and individuals, we enable an ever-
improving state of health and wellness throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Health information technology has led to improved
guideline adherence, better disease surveillance and a reduction
in medication errors and adverse drug events; and
WHEREAS, Health information technology reduces disparities in
access to care and increases patient-centered care; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology has outlined benefits of health
information technology, such as improving access to health
records, getting information accurately into the hands of people
who need it, improving the coordination of care and reducing
unnecessary tests and procedures; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
September 24, 2019, as the date to commemorate "United States
National Health IT Week-September 23, 2019, to September 27,
2019" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
importance of raising awareness of health information technology
and the advancement of health information exchange to help
improve the quality of care, save lives and reduce the cost of
value-driven health care for all residents of this Commonwealth;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives welcome members
and supporters of HIMSS to the State Capitol to promote better
health care in Pennsylvania through the broader adoption of
health information technology and the advancement of health
information exchange.
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