U.S., U.K. to Collaborate on Health IT

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.K. Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt have signed a bi-lateral agreement for the use and sharing of health IT information and tools between the two countries.

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.K. Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt have signed a bi-lateral agreement for the use and sharing of health IT information and tools between the two countries.

The agreement signals a formal commitment by both countries to collaborate to advance the applications of data and technology to improve health. Originally identified at the June 5, 2013, bi-lateral summit meeting between the U.S. and the U.K., the collaboration focuses on four key areas for health IT and innovation.

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