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Healthcare Technology and Information Management
This covers both management information and clinical information systems, including computer-based support for management, assessing how current technologies and major innovations are changing the way healthcare executives manage, using information systems for short- and long-range planning, using clinical information systems, and information systems acquisitions.
Monday March 15, 2010
Posted by: Pirus Pradithavanij at 10:30AM EST on March 15, 2010
It is designed to allow individuals who change jobs to retain health insurance coverage by eliminating the use of "pre-existing" conditions - refusal to cover health problems that exist at the time of a job change. Two components of HIPAA have particular relevance to health informatiion system managers: administrative simplification provisions and privacy protection regulations. (Handout : Chapter 13 Information Security)
Monday March 8, 2010
Posted by: Teresa Mirwald at 8:08PM EST on March 8, 2010
Technology is growiing a such a fast pace that it is difficult to keep up. Monetary constraints coupled with system interface challenges makes for a challenging environment. We often are behind the curve in the DoD side of the house. By the time, we go through the procurment request process, obtain the money and actually receive the equipment or system; the system is outdated. Additionally, there is always the challenge of whether it is approved for interface with our existing system. We are in a unique environment and face challenges that our civilian counterparts face.
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Posted by: Susan Mangini at 4:24PM EST on March 3, 2010
One of the basic management principles which should guide the development of information systems in healthcare organizations is:
1. Information is considered to be essential however, does not require careful management. 2. Obtain Medical Staff support for information systems planning and development. 3. Employ an Executive/Administrative focus in the information systems planning and project development process. 4. Begin with a strategic information systems plan that links information system priorities to the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
Answer: #4. Source: ACHE Board of Governors exam reference manual, page 67
Posted by: John Melton at 8:20AM EST on March 3, 2010
Four basic management principles should guide the development of information systems in healthcare organizations:
Ref ACHE Manual for the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management, p 67 Monday March 1, 2010
Posted by: Pirus Pradithavanij at 10:37AM EST on March 1, 2010
A. Clinical B. Administration/Financial C. Decision support for strategic management D. Reporting
<D : Manual for the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management p.69> Tuesday February 23, 2010
Posted by: Laurie Latham at 10:11PM EST on February 23, 2010
Which is the correct definition for "extranet"? a. A private network that is contained wihin the enterprise b. The largest interconection of networks in the world today c. A content based site only available to insiders d. The part of the intranet which is accessible to customers, partners, or others outside the company
Correct answer: d - handouts - page 118
Posted by: Laurie Latham at 9:55PM EST on February 23, 2010
Which of the following statements is not true about ring networking? a. Data travels in a single direction around the ring b. Uses fiber optic transmission medium for the connection between nodes c. It is easy to trouble shoot and add new nodes to the ring d. Operation of the network is not affected by the removal of a node from the ring Correct answer: c - it is difficult to troubleshoot and add new nodes to the ring - page 109 of handouts Monday February 8, 2010
Posted by: Brenda Hall at 9:58PM EST on February 8, 2010
Potential Advantages of Outsourcing - 1. Staffing reductions 2. Smaller capital investment 3. More flexibility in using new technology 4. Reduction in implementation time 5. More predictable costs Answer - All of the above
Monday February 1, 2010
Posted by: Mary Armijo at 8:26PM EST on February 1, 2010
A CMIO (Cheif Medical Informatics Officer) is a position that has evolved in regards to the need of growing interest in adopting clinical information systems and the need for physician leadership. The CMIO is usually a physician and would be responsible for leading the implementation of an EMR, and work with physician staff to review policies, procedures, process and integrate these items to the technology. It really is looking at health care technology from a physicians point of view. This is realitively new position and is rare to have such an FTE on staff. However as technology continually evolves I can see the need for this role become necessary.
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