§ 300jj–17 — Federal Health Information Technology

(a) The National Coordinator shall support the development and routine updating of qualified electronic health record technology (as defined in section 300jj of this title) consistent with subsections (b) and (c) and make available such qualified electronic health record technology unless the Secretary determines through an assessment that the needs and demands of providers are being substantially and adequately met through the marketplace. (b) of this title. (c) (a) and (b). Such fee shall take into account the financial circumstances of smaller providers, low income providers, and providers located in rural or other medically underserved areas. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a private or government entity adopt or use the technology provided under this section.