Gene Green: “I think that is acknowledged, that it did extend the life of Medicare with the Affordable Care Act.”

I'm pleased to hear ONC is undergoing a rigorous public comment process before finalizing this provision.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 700 women in the United States die each year due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The Cures Act aimed to build on the progress of the HITECH Act of 2009, but by focusing on improving interoperability, patient access to their health records, and reducing provider burden.

The 9-1-1 system was clearly overwhelmed--and was not nearly robust or resilient enough to tackle the volume of calls.