Final answer:
HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health, aimed at broadening health information technology use, including the implementation of electronic health records by healthcare providers. Hence, option (1) is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health. Its primary function is to promote and expand the adoption of health information technology, particularly the use of electronic health records (EHRs) by healthcare providers. The HITECH Act was part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and aimed to improve healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency through the promotion of health IT.
The HITECH Act has facilitated the deployment of advanced healthcare technologies, such as high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in healthcare settings, which was not directly related to medical imaging technologies like HRCT but encouraged the broader use of electronic systems in health.