Altarum Institute has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to serve as the lead agent in establishing Michigan’s health information technology regional extension center, the Michigan Center for Effective IT Adoption (M-CEITA).

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 established the health information technology regional extension center program as part of an overall initiative to modernize health practices, adopt and use technology, share critical patient information, and meaningfully use HIT.

As Michigan’s Federally-designated Health IT Regional Extension Center, M-CEITA is dedicated to helping providers navigate the complex electronic health record marketplace by providing neutral, unbiased information and support.  M-CEITA will assist providers throughout the HIT adoption process, from selecting and adopting an EHR to meaningfully using it to improve the quality of care delivered to their patients.

M-CEITA is a partnership of 13 Michigan organizations, including the Michigan Public Health Institute; MPRO: Michigan's Quality Improvement Organization; Michigan Primary Care Association; Michigan State Medical Society; Michigan Osteopathic Association; Alliance for Health; Michigan Health and Hospital Association; University of Michigan; Michigan State University; Wayne State University; Upper Peninsula Health Care Network; and Central Michigan University Research Corporation.  M-CEITA is also supported through an additional $1 million grant from The Kresge Foundation.

Visit M-CEITA’s web site (www.mceita.org) to learn more about the important work being done to further the adoption of HIT in Michigan, or you can contact M-CEITA directly at 1-888-MICH-EHR (1-888-642-4347).