Health Care Information Technology Paola Gervassi HSC/483 March 19‚ 2014 James Mopsikoff Health Care Information Technology Term Definition How It Is Used in Health Care Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act An act amended in1986 and signed by Bill Clinton a right of privacy to individual that is placed to improve portability and protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families of fraud and abuse in health care delivery protection of patients information such as
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Bibliography Galen College of Nursing Annotated Bibliography Mayo Clinic (2011). Personal health record: A tool for managing your health. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/personal-health-record/MY00665 This source talks about how electronic health records makes it easy to gather and manage medical information in a secure location (Mayo Clinic‚ 2001‚ pg. 1). They explain what a health record is and what goes into it. The advantages and disadvantages to this system are discussed
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communication methods available to consumers and health care providers. Electronic health records that are interconnected with patient portals are the most beneficial form of communication available to both the consumer and to the health care provider. This system combines electronic health records‚ electronic mail‚ and patient portals into one system. Electronic health record patient portals benefit consumers by allowing them easy access to both their health information but also to their medical provider
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Mental Health Services is an organization that services the mental health population. This population has continued to grow‚ and because of the increased turnaround in clients served the company had to invest in multiple software products. Electronic Health Record or (EHR) is one of the software programs that are used by Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services. This software is designed to be shared with several different health care providers or settings. The Electronic Health Record software
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National EHR Mandate Heidi Babcock-Marvin Ohio University National EHR Mandate An electronic health record (EHR) defines as the permissible patient record created in hospitals that serve as the data source for all health records. It is an electronic version of a paper chart that includes the patient’s medical history‚ maintained by the provider over time‚ and may include all of the key administrative clinical data relevant to that persons care. Information that is readily available includes
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using electronic health records (EHR) which has been widely adopted by health care facilities‚ and thy use some devices for the point of care documentation. The purpose of this paper is to discuss electronic health record devices that are used to document point of care. The paper further discusses the advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records which are being used at the point of care. Finally the paper will then discuss a recent visit to the doctor where an electronic health record
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standards of the health care system. One significant change that has occurred throughout the last few years is the transition from paper charting to utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems. This technological change is a major development that has the potential to significantly impact the nursing role and overall health care system. While electronic health records deem to be very beneficial‚ many barriers exist that hinder the implementation of new technological health record systems. The
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comparison and recommendation for Electronic Health Records implementation‚ based on EHR Package A and EHR Package B Berenice Chauncey January 03‚ 2013 Summary This medical software comparison was conducted in order to recommend an Emergency Department Electronic Health Records system that will increase
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systems and healthcare XXXXVII: When your employer provides your personal health record-- Exploring employee perceptions of an employer-sponsored PHR system. Communications of the Association for Information Systems‚ 27(19))‚ 323-338. Retrieved from: http://ebsco.lib.pfeiffer.edu.us/index.php Cortelyou-Ward‚ K.‚ Noblin‚ A.‚ & Williams‚ C. (2012‚ May). Using the personal health record to improve health literacy A social capital perspective. International Journal of Business‚
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Corrina Davis Journal Article MRT 111 6-820 February 1‚ 2013 The Role of the Personal Health Record in the EHR (Updated) This article states how they are improving health records. They are trying to make everything much safer‚ more efficient‚ and all around easier for doctors and patients. The personal health record (PHR) will be a valuable asset to individuals and families‚ enabling them to integrate and manage their healthcare information through secure‚ standardized tools. It is important
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