HIT Extension Program and State HIE Program Facts-At-A-Glance
It’s worth rereading the two-page PDF (one page html) for each of these programs to gain perspective.

HIT Extension Program for Regional Centers:
20 Grants to Be Awarded in Oct-Dec 2009
With the 2010 federal fiscal year starting October 1, 2009, 20 grants are expected to be awarded in Q1 FY2010, 25 in Q3 FY2010, Balance (25 or more) in Q4 FY2010.
Facts-At-A-Glance  (html version)  (pdf version)

State Health Information Exchange Program
“The private sector will play an important role in providing innovative technological solutions to initiate, establish and maintain appropriate and secure HIE among health care providers at the state and national levels.”
Facts-At-A-Glance  (html version)  (pdf version)