FL S1562

Recognizes March 23-29, 2015, as "Health Information Technology Week" in Florida.

Acknowledges health information technology and electronic health records as essential tools for improving patient care quality, ensuring patient safety, and reducing healthcare costs.

Highlights that electronic health records make complete and accurate patient health information immediately available to physicians and patients while maintaining patient privacy.

Notes that aligning electronic health records with other electronic reporting initiatives improves clinical outcomes, controls costs, and expands access to care.

Directs the Florida Senate to present an official copy of the resolution to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.