Purdue receives $12 million to aid Indiana health care
By Purdue University
February 16, 2010
Purdue University will receive $12 million to help health-care providers adopt and use health information technology, such as electronic records and e-prescribing.
Purdue is one of 32 non-profit organizations receiving funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support the development of regional extension centers that will assist health professionals in selecting and implementing new information technology software.
"Electronic health records technology has heretofore only been affordable by large practices and health-care systems, but through the federal initiative new options are being developed to enable adoption by practices of all sizes," said Dave McKinnis, director of Purdue's Technical Assistance Program. "Purdue's expertise in health information technology puts us in a great position to help health-care providers engage and utilize these new resources and ultimately boost the health of patients throughout Indiana."
Mary Ann Sloan, director of Purdue's Healthcare Technical Assistance Program, said Purdue's center would help physicians and nurse practitioners at small practices across Indiana - with 10 or fewer doctors - and those aiding underserved populations.
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