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Causes: Health, Health Care
Mission: Advance health care information technology research and development; provide an environment to support emerging business entities to foster the development of new and innovative health care solutions; provide manpower development solutions for the health care industry in concert with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions; provide a national and international reference and network center for professionals practicing in health care informatics; and develop resources to support the continuing education needs of health care professionals.
Programs: The nchci will strive to advance health care information technology research and development through the solicitation and administration of regional and national grants and by taking a leadership role in the development of new and innovative technologies for the health care sector. The nchci will promote joint nchci/university efforts to develop a wide variety of resources, products, and programs to support the continuing education needs of health care professionals practicing in a wide variety of health care professions. The nchci will focus its continuing education efforts on rural health care.