Washington Governor Announces $1 Million Awarded for Health Technology Projects

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire yesterday announced the Washington Health Information Collaborative has selected 49 recipients for awards of up to $20,000 for health information technology. The awards will be used to implement and upgrade technology in small hospitals, community clinics and private practices across Washington. Expanding access to health information technology is a key component of Governor Gregoire’s initiative to improve health care in Washington.

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HHS grant launches telehealth center

BY John Moore

The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center was established earlier this month under a $310,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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