Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was authorized to provide incentive payments to eligible providers who adopted, implemented, or upgraded the use of electronic medical records (Healthit.gov, 2013). As such, advancements in health technology are a key consideration in the development of public health policy. Go to the following website for a list of current technology related public health policies:

HealthIT (https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and…)

Then, using the readings for the Internet, respond to the following:

• Research a technology related public health policy and discuss the key objectives of the policy.
• What are some examples of how interactions between polices and advances in technology can work together?
• Comment on the postings of at least two peers.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Researched a technology related public health policy. Examined how interactions of policy and advances in technology can work together.
• Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
• Commented on the postings of at least two peers.

By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion question and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.

Respond to the assigned question using the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings. Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.