White House Proclaims National Health Information Technology Week

President Barack Obama has declared the week of Sept. 11-16, 2011, National Health Information Technology Week.

National Health Information Technology Week is a time to highlight the importance of efficient information systems that protect the privacy and security of personal health information while improving the delivery of health care in the United States.

This White House proclamation underscores the importance of using technology to transform the nation’s health care system and improve the privacy and security of personal health information.