The Decade of Health Information Technology: Delivering Consumer-centric and Information-rich Health Care; Framework for Strategic Action

July 21, 2004 The Decade of Health Information Technology: Delivering Consumer-centric and Information-rich Health Care; Framework for Strategic Action On April 27, 2004, President Bush called for the majority of Americans to have interoperable electronic health records within 10 years, and in doing so signed an Executive Order establishing the position of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The National Coordinator was charged with developing, maintaining, and overseeing a strategic plan to guide nationwide adoption of health information technology in both the public and private sectors. The Executive Order also called for the National Coordinator to deliver . . .