The Investing in Innovations (i2) Initiative is designed to spur innovations in health information technology (health IT) by promoting research and development to enhance competitiveness in the United States.

An example of this type of an initiative includes:

a) facilitating the exchange of health information by prohibiting individuals from customizing privacy allowances for their personal health records.

b) generating results by providing patients, caregivers, and clinicians with access to rigorous and relevant information that can support real needs and immediate decisions.

c) permitting the unsecured and effective sharing of information by individuals with members of their social network.

d) prohibiting individuals from connecting with others during natural disasters and other periods of emergency.