What is the Health IT Champion Program?
The Health IT Champion idea first originated as a concept from the Consumer Advocacy and Quality Care Subcommittee focusing on consumer outreach. The idea was further developed in the New Jersey Health IT Communication Plan as a way to engage and empower all stakeholder groups, and coordinate communication activities with them in the most effective way.
The primary objective of the HIT Champion Program is to make all New Jerseyans knowledgeable about electronic health records (EHRs), their benefits, and the capability for electronic exchange of health information in a private and secure environment. The program capitalizes on NJ-HITEC’s existing physician outreach. In addition, it provides Health IT Champions with the framework, tools, and materials (HIT KIT) needed to reach all of New Jersey's diverse stakeholder groups. The goal is through this coordinated "network of networks" approach, Health IT Champions will have the knowledge and information to educate their colleagues and communities on relevant health IT topics.
1. ONC / Federal Health IT Program Resources
- HealthIT.gov - Federal consumer and physician website
- Health IT Teaching Materials
- What Patients Need to Know About EHRs - Tri-fold [PDF]
- Talking to Your Patients About EHRs [PDF]
- Health IT: Advancing America's Health Care [PDF]
- Protecting Your Privacy and Security [PDF]
2. NJ Health IT Program Resources
- New Jersey Health IT Program Website
- NJ-HITEC - New Jersey's Regional Extension Center for physicians
- Program Information Sheet [PDF]
- New Jersey Health IT Basics [PDF]
3. Theme 1: Introduction to EHRs
- Archived Champion Webinar
- NJ HIT Champion Program Meeting #1 Slides (10 MB)
- Theme 1 Introduction to EHRs Slides (for distribution) (9 MB)
- Public Webinar #1 - First in 2012 series. Introduction to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Health IT. Former National Coordinator for Health IT David Blumenthal, MD, hosted by NJ Health IT Coordinator Colleen Woods, speaks about EHRs and Health IT, along with comments from Three New Jersey Physicians.
Theme 2: EHR Adoption
- Archived Champion Webinar
- NJ HIT Champion Program Meeting #2 Slides (9MB)
- Theme 2 EHR Adoption Slides (for distribution) (8MB)
- Public Webinar #2 - Second in 2012 series: Adopting Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to Reach Meaningful Use: Challenges and Solutions—Stories from Across New Jersey. Director of Center for Health IT American Academy of Family Physicians, Steven Waldren, MD MS, hosted by NJ Health IT Coordinator Colleen Woods, speaks about EHR adoption. Commentary lead by John Tedeschi, Chairman & CEO Continuum Health Alliance, along with stories from New Jersey physicians and hospitals.
Theme 3: Exchange & HIOs
- Archived Champion Webinar
- NJ HIT Champion Program Meeting #3 Slides (10MB)
- Theme 3 Exchange & HIOs Slides (for distribution) (7MB)
4. Health IT Videos
