Biden Announces $1.2 Billion for EHRs

"Expanding the use of electronic health records is fundamental to reforming our healthcare system," said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, unveiling the grants with Biden in Chicago.

"Electronic health records can help reduce medical errors, make healthcare more efficient and improve the quality of medical care for all Americans."

The grants will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and be made available in 2010, the statement said.

Source: Reuters