General Information

On October 17, 2006, Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order creating the Health Information Technology and Transparency (HITT) Advisory Board. The Board will advise DCH on the best practices for encouraging the use of electronic health records and establishing a statewide strategy to enable health information to be readily available and transparent. DCH goals for HIT in Georgia are to enable the understandable, universal, timely and secure communication of health information across the public and private sectors for the benefit of today's health care consumer.

Mission Statement

To provide leadership and encouragement in developing collaborative statewide initiatives that enhance the quality, safety and transparency of health care by promoting cost-effective and secure adoption of information technology, which ultimately improves the health of Georgia citizens.

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Georgia HITT Strategic Plan

Executive Order Establishing HITT Advisory Board

Executive Order on Healthcare Transparency

Governor Sonny Perdue Executive Order Creating the HITT Advisory Board

Press Release - Governor Perdue Issues Executive Order on Health Care Transparency

Advisory Board By-laws - Updated 8/2008