Health IT, shorthand for “health information technology,” is a broad concept that encompasses an array of technologies. Health IT is the use of computer hardware, software, or infrastructure to record, store, protect, and retrieve clinical, administrative, or financial information. Health IT can include:

• Electronic Health Records
• Personal Health Records
• Electronic Medical Records
• Electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing)

For More Information

For more information on health IT, see the following resources.

• Health IT: Advancing America’s Health Care [PDF - 1 MB]
• Health Information Technology: Improving the Nation's Health Care
• Healthcare Providers and Health Information Technology Infographic
• HRSA Health IT Adoption Toolkit