The State Alliance provides a nationwide forum through which stakeholders can work together to identify inter- and intrastate-based HIT policies and best practices and explore solutions to programmatic and legal issues related to the exchange of health information. As co-chairs of the State Alliance, Governors Bredesen and Douglas will guide the efforts of governors, elected state officials and others with expert guidance to help them develop real-world solutions and model practices for improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
"States are taking the lead on a cutting-edge solution for an issue of national concern," said Gov. Bredesen. "Through the State Alliance for e-Health we hope to build consensus for electronic health information sharing that is cognizant of privacy concerns, addresses variations in state policies and recognizes the importance of a dialogue among states and the private sector in the health IT arena."
"Consumers stand to benefit from this groundbreaking work to develop strategies and solutions," said Gov. Douglas. "With the input of experts, the State Alliance aims to work together to address state-level health IT issues in a comprehensive manner that improves the quality of health care services nationwide."
