Discuss the effectiveness of the HITECH Act and Meaningful Use mandates.Though electronic health records (EHRs) may provide an abundance of information at faster speeds than paper-based records ever couldHITECH and Meaningful Use—A Real-World DebateThough electronic health records (EHRs) may provide an abundance of information at faster speeds than paper-based records ever could, the cost and challenges related to implementation have prevented many organizations from adopting EHRs. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act aims to increase the adoption rate by providing financial incentives for health care organizations that demonstrate “ meaningful use” of EHRs. In order to receive these funds, settings must meet a specific set of requirements identified by the HITECH legislation.