Burwell Taps New Members To Health IT Standards And Policy Committees

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell appointed eight new members to the Health Information Technology Standards Committee and one new member to the Health Information Technology Policy Committee on Thursday (June 23). The HITSC recommends standards and certification criteria for the electronic exchange and use of health information. The HITPC recommends policies for the creation and adoption of a nationwide health information technology infrastructure, including standards for the exchange and use of health information, according to a press release. The members appointed...