Health informatics

HITECH The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical health (HITECH) Act of 2009 was designed to decrease healthcare costs, improve health outcomes, coordinate care, and protect personal health information in an electronic format. Three of the core programs associated with HITECH include: establishing guidelines to address personal health information security breach notifications and develop guidelines to be utilized in an electronic environment, Medicare incentives for meaningful…

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have been growing at an unprecedented rate. From electronic health records, picture archiving systems to prescribing services and reporting tools, these new technologies have impacted the way in which the NHS provides its services. This has given the healthcare sector potential to improve effectiveness, efficiency and patient safety without increasing costs. Whilst the rate of technology evolution still precedes the rate of adoption in the…

DEFINITION (The body of information about diseases, mechanisms and pathogenesis, therapies andinteractions, and interpretation of lab tests, which is broadly applicable to decisions about multiple patients and public healthpolicies, in contrast to patient)-(specific data. Medical knowledge should, where possible, be based on sound evidence fromclinical and epidemiological studies, using valid and reliable methods.) Critical evaluation- Personal life: By this study I have gained information…

identifying their strengths and weaknesses, including opportunities for improvement, giving the student the insight needed to be an effective member of interdisciplinary teams. During the Community Health Nurse Practice in the Health of a Population assignment in the Population-Focused Community Health 4376, effective member collaboration was used to determine the highest priority for the community in discussion. The third outcome was also met in the Risk Analysis and Implication for Practice…

INTRODUCTION In the new digital world in which we find ourselves, the advancement of digital medical imaging is no exception. Endless opportunities abound with the vision of the all-digital radiology department. The digital transformation allows for new practice models, new clinical applications and added benefits for both patients and stakeholders that may have only been imaginable in the not so distant past. This document will outline the key elements of the digital radiology department, the…

The Louisiana Health Information Exchanged (LaHIE) launched in 2011 is a secured, standardized electronic system that allows for the sharing of important health information within the state and eventually across states. They are partnered with Orion Health a software company that works globally with companies to meet their software needs. LaHIE has a web-based access system that allows access to health records with an iPad, personal computers and PC networking. It has a Hybrid Program meaning it…

to Electronic Medical Records and Health Care. Let us, examine how effective can be EMR to support health care of the patient. Technology has always been helpful in solving the problems associated to health and medical care. Advance technologies have been used to cure diseased people all around the world. Let's have a look at another Digitizing Technology, i.e. EMR (Rouse, 2011). Problem in Case Government of US has been trying to create more efficient health care system. But there are…

Ensure Your New Clinic Opens Without a Hitch Although the health care industry is dominated by hospitals and large organizations, opening up a private clinic is still a viable career option. Starting a successful clinic offers excellent advantages, such as autonomy and better care for patients. Many independent health care professionals end up selling their services to hospitals and health care systems. Invest in a Good Electronic Health Record (EHR) System Every clinic will need a basic EHR…

Medical technology is a vast field where advancements in technology play a crucial part in sustaining the health of patients. Fields such as Artificial Intelligence, 3-D printing, robotics, and medical imaging have contributed to improving the health of many people. In the medical field, the dependence of medical technology has allowed doctors to improve their practice by making more accurate diagnoses, which reduces mortality rate. Healthcare practitioners, as a result of these innovations,…

physicians via telephone. Health records are kept up to date, especially if the all the patient providers are part of the same system. Cost may be lower for the patient as cost related to commuting is eliminated. A major benefit to the telenurse is less time spent commuting between patient homes means that the nurse has more time to assess evaluate and educate their patients. Patients living in far distant areas with little to no modern road access can still have home health visits by a nurse…