"Divided We Fail" Commends Bipartisan Senate Leadership On Health It Legislation

"Health IT is about bringing safety and efficiency to our health care system," said AARP CEO Bill Novelli. "People seeking treatment have enough to worry about; if we can alleviate the fear that an error will occur, we need to try to do that. A secure, uniform, interoperable system that works for patients and providers will save time, stress and money."

"Health care costs are the number-one cost pressure facing American businesses today, inhibiting job creation and hurting America's ability to compete in global markets," said John J. Castellani, Business Roundtable President. "With a projected $165 billion in annual savings, a national health IT infrastructure can certainly help ameliorate this situation, putting affordable, quality health care within reach for Americans. We certainly hope the Senate will quickly pass this legislation and inspire their counterparts in the House to follow suit."