Lesson 4 (T/F)

Question 1

Automated and interoperable healthcare information systems are expected to improve medical care, increase costs, increase efficiency, increase error, and improve patient satisfaction. Duplication of records is a problem faced by hospitals which do not use any HMIS.

Answer 1

F

Question 2

Implementations of EHR systems have increased dramatically in the past few years since the inception of the HITECH Act in 2009, which introduced the EHR meaningful use program.

Answer 2

T

Question 3

Cloud technology ofters a single access point for patient information, and this allows multiple doctors to review lab results or notes on patients.

Answer 3

T

Question 4

CHITS is an electronic medical record (EMR) developed through the
collaboration of the Information and Communication Technology community and health workers, primarily designed for use not only in the Philippine health centers in disadvantaged areas.

Answer 4

F

Question 5

The transition from a traditional to an automated system is easy for members of healthcare organizations, particularly for smaller or older practices that may not be familiar with cloud technology.

Answer 5

F