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The Department of Health and Human Services recently released final regulations implementing the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act’s significant investment in health information technology through financial incentives and subsequent penalties to accelerate the adoption and optimal use of health IT.

How will health IT in general, and electronic health records in particular, support payment and delivery system reform? How will HHS leverage these new regulations—particularly the emphasis on meaningful use of health IT—to support this goal? And what responsibilities will the physician community need to assume to make this vision a reality?

These questions and others will be explored in a conversation between our panelists.

At a time of consequential economic choices for the country, Secretary Geithner will outline a pro-growth strategy on tax and fiscal policy for the 21st century American economy. Following his remarks, the secretary will engage in conversation with a bipartisan audience.

On the one-year anniversary of the Recovery Act investment of more than $1.35 billion in Michigan's advanced energy storage industry, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will discuss the strategic development of this sector and how Michigan's move to a clean energy economy is helping to create jobs and attract significant investment in the state.

The second week of August each year is dedicated to recognizing the service and contributions of community health centers, CHCs, around the nation. These health centers have a long history of providing quality health care in underserved communities, but what is less often discussed is the economic benefit and jobs these health centers create for their neighborhoods.

Please join us for a discussion on community health centers’ ongoing economic role in their communities. Panelists will discuss health centers’ experiences serving their communities and how the Recovery Act funding enabled them to expand and enhance services. In a paper to be released at the event, Ellen-Marie Whelan will discuss the impact the additional health center funding from the newly passed Affordable Care Act will have in targeted communities, including how much additional economic activity will be generated and how many new jobs will be created.