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Discuss the major factors that are currently affecting necessary changes to information
technology systems. CORRECT ANSWERS HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act require changes to not only new information technology systems,
but require immediate changes to computer security systems. The guidelines set forth
by HIPAA require healthcare providers to better protect the private information of
individual patients. Clinical information systems are databases with patient diagnoses
and information about how each patient's case is being handled by the provider. These
systems need to be upgraded and streamlined. The usage of the internet to advertise
and recruit employees will continue to grow for healthcare practices. Information
technology that can be used wirelessly is in greater demand and wireless technology
will continue to be in demand. The internet is currently a management (CRM) system.
CRM systems, that provide information to patients based on their diagnosis and
problems are being developed. A well-developed CRM system will provide access to
patient's medical information, to the patient and anyone involved in the patient's
healthcare management.
Discuss future issues that must be considered when creating information technology
systems in the healthcare environment. CORRECT ANSWERS The increasing price of
medical supplies needed to provide adequate healthcare services are being passed on
to the patients and companies who provide healthcare to their employees. The result is
that fewer people can afford coverage and an increasing number of employers are
discontinuing their healthcare coverage. The widespread use of the internet has
provided an avenue for people to research and get information about healthcare issues.
Because there is accurate and inaccurate information available online, the healthcare
industry should create strategies so patients can get correct information from the
internet. Information technology should be used to help reduce or eliminate healthcare-
related mistakes. Evidence-based medicine, or EBM, can be provided with the use of
the computer. EBM is a collaborative database of conclusions based on patient cases
that can be used as a source for healthcare providers. Protecting a patient's personal
information has to be a priority in order for healthcare providers to follow guidlines set
forth by the health insurance portability and accountability act, or HIPAA
Explain the 7 concepts that define a system. CORRECT ANSWERS 1. A system is
something that has oneness and can be desribed based on its unique characteristics. A
system will be its own entity and elicit a precise description. 2. A system contains
interwoven parts that are numberous and rely on each other for the system to function.
A healthcare system will have many levels and each level can be broken down into
smaller levels. 3. A system will change when necessary and resist deterioration when
system upgrades are necessary. 4. A system must be able to react to define situations
and to situations that are not defined. It must be adaptable to human needs. 5. The
system must be able to receive information, process the information, and provide a