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Helping Critical Access and Rural Hospitals Achieve Meaningful Use

REACH has applied for a two-year expansion supplement to ensure the provision of services to Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and rural hospitals throughout the region. We are waiting to hear from ONC about this award which will supplement the existing regional extension center award with an additional $12,000 per CAH or rural hospital to ensure the delivery of technical assistance and support services for them.

MN e-Health Summit 2010: Leveraging Meaningful Use

The Minnesota Department of Health's 2010 e-Health Summit was held June 17, 2010. The keynote featured Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, who is leading the national effort for adoption and meaningful use of HIT. Other highlights included two pre-summit workshops, a showcase of leading community efforts, breakout sessions that highlight Minnesota projects and successes, and exhibits offering a range of products and services.

Download presentations from the Summit from the Minnesota Department of Health Website.

Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for HIT, visited with REACH staff at the e-Health Summit. Pictured: David Nelsen, Julie Jacobs, Dr. David Blumenthal, Sue Severson, and Bill Sonterre.