Midterm Flashcards
Electronic health record?
- Available electronically
- Recorded electronically by multiple healthcare members
- Single file that can be accessed
Difference of EMR and EHR?
An EMR is available to only 1 facility. EHR available to multiple.
Longitudinal health record contains?
- Documentation from multiple providers
- Stores patient info as long as received care
- It’s not static; changing with patient care
EHR does not include what type of info?
Security info
What is true about the interoperability?
The higher the level the greater the capability of interoperation.
Difference between level 2 and 3 interoperability?
- Level 2 data format is common, level 3 data is shared
- Level 3 is higher level interoperability
Syntactic Interoperability?
- There’s common data between the 2 systems
- They have a common technical foundation
- The data cannot be interrupted
What is not true about Interoperability?
It is designed specifically for healthcare.
A computer protocol is?
A standard method of communication between 2 computers.
What is the ONC role?
To improve healthcare and health for all Americans through use of info and technology.
Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN)
A set of standards, services, and policies that make it possible to securely exchange health info over internet.
HITECH act marks significant achievement for healthcare because:
- Billions of dollars for healthcare info technology
- Provides incentives for physicians and hospitals
- Established national health info technology research center
____________ are not eligible providers for medicare.
Doctors of Psychiatry
_________________ are not eligible providers for medicaid.
Doctors of Optometry.
One way the govt encouraged implementation of EHRs?
By reducing reimbursement rates gradually for physicians.
Meaningful use?
Set of standards for using EHRs defined by CMS.
What is NOT true about meaningful use?
Criteria are to be implemented in all facilities at the same time.
What are the benefits of an EHR?
- Improved documentation
- Improved access
- Faster communication