On the heels of the state’s success attracting federal grants in the vehicle electrification arena, more good news – this time in health information technology. Indiana Health Information Technology, Inc., a newly-formed statewide organization that includes BioCrossroads’ Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) initiative, has received a $10.3 million stimulus grant designed to help link electronic medical records across the state.
Information technology has the potential to transform the U.S. healthcare system, reducing medical errors, improving care and cutting waste and red tape. Indiana has been on the cutting-edge of this trend through efforts like IHIE, which has pioneered a unique collaboration among healthcare providers, insurers and others in the process to share clinical data through an electronic network to enhance the quality of care while improving efficiency.
Governor Daniels wisely observed towards the beginning of his first term that “Government does not create jobs; it only creates the conditions that make jobs more or less likely.” Opinions vary on the effectiveness of economic stimulus, but it is fair to say that federal grants like these do help advance Indiana’s efforts in areas where the private sector and state-level collaborations have already generated momentum. Health IT is clearly one of these areas.
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