White House Group Offers Sneak Peek of Health I.T. Goals

Nextgov: In the face of a presidential budget proposal that slashes federal research dollars, a group of government councils has argued for more research into one specific area: health information technology.

They envision a world in which all citizens have identification bracelets that store their medical records and sensors can monitor subtle changes in a patient’s vital signs. But attaining that vision requires strategic R&D investments in health IT, a White House National Science and Technology Council subcommittee wrote in a draft framework it's posting for public comment.

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