Advanced utilization of health information technology (HIT) is a critical component for achieving optimal health outcomes for our residents.

The computer is fast becoming one of the most important instruments of modern medicine for all provider types. The Federal Government is using health information technology (HIT) to drive health reform.

New HIT developments will result in changes to how health care is delivered that are designed to increase quality, improve health, control costs, and empower health care consumers... more

What's New

Our whole website is new and we are adding to it daily. Please bookmark healthIT.nc.gov. Items of particular interest are:

• Health Information Technology Quarterly Report(April 2013) (PDF, 3MG)
• DHHS Integration HIE Business Process (December 2012) (PDF, 239KB)
• NC Division of Medical Assistance HIE IAPD (Approved and Redacted Version) (PDF, 958KB)
• North Carolina Strategy for HealthIT Summary (PDF, 358KB)
• Vacant Positions
• Public Health and Meaningful Use
• NC Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan 2011 (PDF, 2MB)
• NC Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Payment Program
• HIT Training Opportunities (PDF, 1MB)
• OHIT Quarterly Legislative Report (PDF, 5MB)
• EHR Loan Fund