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FL S1502

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the week of April 7-13, 2014, as "Health Information Technology Week" in Florida.
  • Recognizes health information technology and electronic health records as essential tools for improving patient care quality, ensuring safety, and reducing healthcare costs.
  • Acknowledges Florida's commitment to supporting electronic health records adoption and aligning their use with other reporting efforts to improve clinical outcomes and expand care access.
  • Honors the commitment and service of clinicians, information technology executives, directors, managers, and other professionals in healthcare provider institutions, government agencies, academic centers, and supplier companies.
  • Aligns with a nationwide observance that has united organizations since 2006 to expand public awareness of health information technology implementation benefits.

Legislative Description

Health Information Technology Week

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9059 (Adopted)

4/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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