The U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has launched a new website, www.healthIT.gov.
The website is designed for use by both healthcare providers and consumers. The site will provide information for healthcare professionals and organizations planning to transition to electronic health record (EHR) systems and to qualify for receipt of "meaningful use" stimulus funds. It will also answer questions about privacy issues relating to EHRs.
The website provides a basic explanation of health IT, how it can benefit patients, and how patients can protect their privacy and security. It also includes a list of the most frequently asked questions by patients.
