At the national level, health information technology (HIT), and especially electronic health records (EHRs), have seen a great surge of activity. The Center for Health IT works closely with the AAFP's Government Relations division to monitor governmental activity on health information technology. This section of the Web site exists to inform AAFP members of our activities and to apprise health policy makers of the impact of proposed legislation on member practices and the patients they serve.
Government Health IT Advocacy
Advocating for Standards-Based Personal Health Records
-- Learn about the AAFP's Center for Health IT efforts to advocate for standards-based personal health records.
Policy Statement of the American Academy of Family Physicians Regarding Electronic Health Record (EHR) Interoperability and the ASTM Continuity of Care Record (CCR) Standard
-- Read the AAFP's policy regarding this standard which addresses issues related to electronic health records.
Policy on Data Stewardship
-- AAFP's policy on data stewardship for collection and use of clinical and administrative data generated by physician practices.
HHS Regulations on Breach Notification
-- Learn about the new regulations from HHS regarding inappropriate release of protected health information by HIPAA-covered entities.
Project Center
Government and Industry Advocacy
Physicians' Electronic Health Record Coalition
Government Health IT Advocacy
Standards Development and Promotion
AAFP Clinical Data Repository (CDR)
Other Projects