To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The limitation imposed by HB2018 may have considerable implications for health information technology initiatives at the federal level. By restricting financial resources, the bill could affect the ability of the Office of the National Coordinator to implement new projects, maintain existing systems, or improve digital health infrastructure. Critics might argue that such funding caps could hinder advances in health technology, which are essential for addressing the complexities of modern healthcare systems.
Summary
House Bill 2018 proposes a limitation on the availability of funds for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2024. The bill specifically states that the total amount authorized to be appropriated or made available for this office cannot exceed $60,367,000. This explicit cap on funding reflects a push to control government expenditures in a sector that has been subject to significant debate regarding efficiency and effectiveness.
Contention
The bill is likely to face contention from proponents of health technology who advocate for comprehensive funding to facilitate innovation and improvement in the health sector. Many stakeholders may express concerns that the cap on funding could stall progress toward nationwide health IT interoperability and the secure exchange of health information, which are crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Discussions around the bill could lead to broader debates about government spending priorities and the future of health IT investments.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, General Departmental Maintenance for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Office of the Director for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Buildings and Facilities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health for fiscal year 2024.