title: Federal commitment: transparency and collaboration in the United States.
abstract: Federal agencies within the United States (US) are contributing to global advancement of Health Information Technology (HIT) through strategic goals and alignment of priorities. The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is helping transform HIT as part of health reform efforts. Each DHHS agency participates in ways that are increasingly transparent. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) contributes through performance measurement and reporting activities. Nurses are key players as automated tools promote optimal outcomes. Nurses assure the accurate performance measurement by promoting integration within systematic safety and quality improvement efforts.
  
  
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  This paper represents the opinions of the authors and does not represent official positions of the United States (US) Government, the US Department of Health and Human Services, or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.
authors.affiliation: SAMHSA, Rockville, MD, 20857, USA.
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McQueen
authors.forename: Zaynab
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Major