Government Health IT is reporting that the workgroup on privacy matters for the Health and Human Services Department is mulling over the question of at what point does it become necessary to obtain consent in the electronic exchange of health information.
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Ohio.com is reporting that Governor Strickland has designated Ohio Health Partnership as the group that will help implement electronic health records for the state.
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According to The Lawrence Journal-World & News Kansas is set to receive $9 Million dollars in federal stimulus money to grow its electronic health record system.
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