What important action should a health care provider take if the she wants to qualify for funds under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)?

What important action should a health care provider take if the she wants to qualify for funds under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)?
A . Make electronic health records (EHRs) part of regular care
B . Bill the majority of patients electronically for their health care
C . Send health information and appointment reminders to patients electronically
D . Keep electronic updates about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Answer: A

Explanation:

What funding did the HITECH Act provide healthcare? The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) was given a budget in excess of $25 billion to achieve the goals of the HITECH Act. The HHS used some of that budget to fund the Meaningful Use program C a program that incentivized care providers to adopt certified EHRs by offering monetary incentives

Reference: https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20150304.045199/full/