What was the goal of the Executive Order Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology and Establishing the Position of the National Health Information Technology Coordinator?

• A. To Establish the Position of the National Health Information Technology Coordinator
• B. To Promote Privacy and Confidentiality of Client Information
• C. To Provide Medical Insurance to Americans
• D. To Develop a Nationwide Health Information Technology System

Answer: (D)

The main idea being tested is the overall aim of promoting a coordinated, nationwide system for health information technology. The executive order was designed to encourage widespread use and development of health IT, with incentives to adopt electronic records and interoperable systems, and to appoint a National Coordinator to lead and align efforts across federal and private sectors. When you look at the intent as a whole, the emphasis is on building a nationwide health information technology system that ties together providers, systems, and standards to improve quality and efficiency of care. While creating the coordinator is part of the action, the bigger goal is the nationwide HIT framework, not merely establishing a single position.