Vision: Implement a statewide health information technology and exchange infrastructure.
Mission: Facilitate the adoption and use of health information technology and exchange to improve healthcare quality, patient safety and overall efficiency of healthcare and public health services in North Dakota.
The ND HIT Steering Committee began working together in 2006 as a result of the first statewide "HIT Summit". For more information view the background page.
In 2007 – ND Legislative Assembly, legislation codified the HIT Steering Committee. This Committee facilitated further exploration of HIT/HIE applications in other states; established task-focused Work Groups; and conducted a statewide assessment and final report "Connecting ND for a Healthier Future."
In 2009, the Steering Committee and Work Group members testified before both substantive and appropriations committees on the HIT funding bill (SB 2332) which was approved and included: 1) establishment of a State HIT Office, 2) hire a state HIT Director, 3) made funds available for the required match for federal funding opportunities; and 4) made available funds to create a low interest Loan program to support the implementation of EHR. Also, within this bill was the dissolve of the HIT Steering Committee and creation of the, Governor appointed, ND HIT Advisory Committee. This Committee will have decision making authority and provide direction to the State HIT Director, who will lead the state HIT Office housed in the Information Technology Department(ITD).
Lynette Dickson, MS, LRD
Center for Rural Health
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
E-mail: ldickson@medicine.nodak.edu
Tel: 701-777-6049
Main office number: 701-777-3848
