Gene Green: “In Texas, workforce diversity is not only a reality, it's a necessity.”

I would like to thank Dr. Rucker for testifying today on the Office of National Coordinator's work to implement the 21st Century Cures Act.

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

I am extremely disappointed that 2 years after the passage of Cures we still do not have the regulations necessary to implement these provisions.

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.