This is an easily accessible tool for community leaders to collaborate and learn more as our knowledge advances in this area. In real-time, users can update information and add their own experiences in this rapidly evolving environment and it will inform the work of each of our organizations.

The state plays a critical role in mobilizing information electronically to support improvements in patient care. Some states serve as convener, while others offer their support as a champion or a participant. In its role as purchaser, payer, and in some cases, provider, the state can play an enormous role in catalyzing change to improve health and healthcare.

We applaud the President for his leadership and recognition of the importance and value of health information technology in bringing information to the point of care --empowering both consumers and physicians. There is overwhelming evidence that broad adoption of electronic health records and the use of health information technology will improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare.

Residents and community leaders are pleased that we are building a larger, more visible, higher-staffed facility.

I've known her for many, many years. She's a pillar in the community, has been a leader among leaders ... worked many fundraisers.

We realized as a growing group of community leaders, we should know how we fit in economic development and the role we play. Most of us didn't even know.