Chairman Porter, Ranking Member Davis, and members of the Subcommittee:

I appreciate the opportunity to testify today about how health information technology will help us build a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money for all Americans.

In a 21st Century Intelligent Health System, every American will have the tools to maximize their health, happiness, and security. Every American will have insurance coverage and access to the care that they need when they
need it. Every American will be empowered to make responsible decisions about their own health and healthcare. Every American will own their health records. Every American will have a right to know the price and quality of medical services.

In a 21st Century Intelligent Health System, the focus will be on prevention and wellness. Innovation will be rapid, and the dissemination of health knowledge will be in real time and available to all Americans. And reimbursement for health care will be a function of quality outcomes, not a function of volume . . .

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Newt Gingrich is a senior fellow at AEI.