In the coming weeks we will examine the impact that health information technolog
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Question
In the coming weeks we will examine the impact that health information technology has, and will continue to have, on the health care system. The hope of many stakeholders is that through advancements in electronic health records (EHRs) and health information enterprises (HIE), care coordination will be easier. (In fact, some experts think that care coordination can only happen with advances in health care technology.) As a result, improvements in quality, cost and access will follow.
What do you think? In your own words, what are the benefits to adopting integrated and expansive health information technology? What are the drawbacks?
-Write in paragraph form with 3-4 sentences
Explanation / Answer
According to me HIT system has following advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages of Using Health Information Technology:
Increases work efficiency
Reduces paper waste.
Allows easier access to a patient's medical records
More complete and current medical history
Disadvantages of Using Health Information Technology:
Expensive to implement
May not be compatible everywhere
May require extra training
Raises ethical and security concern
In these days comuter usage has been trmondous ly increased in the hospitals and in the clinics as well.