Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced Feb. 12 he has created a new office to administer $18.8 million in federal funds to develop a statewide health information exchange, which will allow Illinois’ health care providers to share health information electronically.Quinn announced he signed an executive order creating the Illinois Office of Health Information Technology.In a statement, Quinn said electronic health records "are the future of health care in America.” The new office and the federal funding "will ensure that Illinois is at the forefront of developing and implementing this tec...
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