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Question: HITECH Act (2009) mandated health information technology (HIT) implementation by providing financial incentives and imposing financial penalties for non-compliance. Discuss how HITECH Act affected HIT implementation by Long-Term Facilities (LTC). Were financial incentives provided to LTCs? Were there any penalties imposed on them for non-compliance? What has been the progress for HIT implementation by LTC? Did it match the implementation by other traditional healthcare providers? Why? What recommendations would you make for enhancing HIT implementation by LTC facilities? Provide in-text citations and references.