Electronic health record

support in an early medical record system, Computer-stored ambulatory record (COSTAR). The idea was also one of the key elements of the Institute of Medicine’s 1997 charge to the industry to adopt computer-based patient records. In 2004 the Federal Government promoted the importance of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the American health care system. Since then, there has been an increasing but slow adoption of health Information Technology (HIT) and Electronic Health Record (EHR). EHRs…

About HOSA Health Occupations Students of America, also known as HOSA, was established in 1976. HOSA is a student organization that has a goal of preparing students to enter the healthcare field. HOSA’s mission statement is to “Enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the healthcare community.” Members…

The use of health information technology (HIT) can be seen as a tool that makes it feasible for health care providers to better handle patients ' care through a secured and health information sharing process. By making health information available electronically has also brought health care closer to the patient when and where it is needed. Apart from making health information easily accessible, HIT can make health care more cost effective and improve its quality. Some of the health information…

of healthcare for both the patient and insurance carriers. In 2011 an incentive program was established by the name of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program to encourage eligible professionals and eligible hospitals to adopt, implement, to upgrade, and demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health records. "Meaningful Use" is a term describing documentation…

practices are being conducted an on method of provision of health care, From medical procedures, patient diagnosis and administrative tasks, computers have simplified services in the medical field in addition to streamlining record keeping thus enhancing patient and healthcare staff relationships. Whatever service…

According to Allen (2015), “In today’s era of health care, documentation has become almost as central to patient care as the actual care itself”. Although necessary for patient safety and reimbursement, documentation is time-consuming. The use of electronic health records not only reduces time spent documenting, but also ensures safe care, reduce costs by preventing duplicate orders, and provides continuity of care amongst health care providers. The use of health IT (information technology)…

According to HealthIT.gov (n.d), EHR “is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart. EHRs are real-ti me, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.” Naturally, EHRs contain personal and confidential information such as medical history, family history, immunization records, diagnoses, allergies, medications, radiology images, lab results, treatment plans, etc. Thus, they need to be protected by both healthcare providers…

States Health care system can be looked upon as the land of opportunity. The United States health care industry is single handedly the largest employer in the country. According to the Data presented by the World Bank the gross domestic product for health expenditure in the United States was 17.1% in 2013(World Bank). The opportunity for administrators and third party payers is endless. In the free market, business organizations would be drooling at the market opportunity that the U.S. health…

Systems in the nation. They have gained worldwide prominence for groundbreaking West Nile research being conducted by their Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery. I chose to interview Mary Palmertree Montana who is the Director of Medical Records at Methodist Rehabilitation Center (MRC) here in Jackson. She was a graduate of the program here at UMMC. She has been RHIA credentialed since 1996 and has over 11 years…

Health Care Technology Trends Today’s healthcare systems are so intricately maintained and for the most part quite efficient. Hospital, Clinics, and Physicians alike are always looking for ways to make documenting the patient’s health record accurately and efficiently. One of the better know systems in place right now would be Cerner, a company that is a one-stop shop, that develops, builds, sells, implements and supports health devices and hardware. The company also adds services to include;…