Health Information Technology

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Health Information Technology has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ramsey Show (Jan 2026). Mentioned in passing, likely in the context of healthcare and technology.

Health information technology (HIT) is health technology, particularly information technology, applied to health and health care. It supports health information management across computerized systems and the secure exchange of health information between consumers, providers, payers, and quality monitors. Based on a 2008 report on a small series of studies conducted at four sites that provide ambulatory care – three U.S. medical centers and one in the Netherlands, the use of electronic health rec