16. Thomas A. Edison State College shall study and monitor the effectiveness of electronic data interchange technology and electronic health records in reducing administrative costs, identify means by which new electronic data interchange technology and electronic health records can be implemented to effect health care system cost savings, and determine the extent of electronic data interchange technology and electronic health records use in the State's health care system.
The Departments of Health and Banking and Insurance or any other department upon request shall cooperate with and provide assistance to the college in carrying out its study pursuant to this section.
The college shall report to the Legislature and the Governor from time to time on its findings and recommendations.