Health Information Technology
Health Info Tech - Is the application of technology in the healthcare industry.
What are some functions of HIT? - ensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
Some benefits of HIT are - unnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs? - Insurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws and regulations? -
Governmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as physicians, nurses, technicians,
etc? - Healthcare Provider
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs such as tests, x-rays,
surgery etc? - Healthcare Facility
Health Info Tech - Is the application of technology in the healthcare industry.
What are some functions of HIT? - ensure protection
privacy of info
improve patient care by reducing medical errors, reduce healthcare costs
Some benefits of HIT are - unnecessary tests and procedures can be avoided
reduces paperwork
client records, are placed into the hands of the people who need them
which of the five main groups in healthcare handle payment of clients medical costs? - Insurance Carrier
Which of the five main groups are responsible for monitoring violations of HIT laws and regulations? -
Governmental Agencies
Which of the five main groups represent the people who provide care such as physicians, nurses, technicians,
etc? - Healthcare Provider
Which of the five main groups in healthcare handle caring for patients medical needs such as tests, x-rays,
surgery etc? - Healthcare Facility
