explain the purpose of the health information technology for economic and clinical health (HITECH) Act.
explain the purpose of the health information technology for economic and clinical health (HITECH) Act.
In 2009, CMS enacted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act which included Meaningful Use. Meaningful use was put in place so that providers must show that they are using EHR technology in ways that can be measured significantly in quality and quantity. CMS recently overhauled Meaningful Use and renamed it “Promoting Interoperability.” What are the primary aspects of this program?
Described how the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical health (HITECH) Act reflects national policy. Identify and describe three out of the five Meaningful Use (MU) Initiatives. Describe how your organization is meeting or could meet each chosen MU Initiative and related objective. Explain how MU has affected provider behavior, hospital policy, and effect on patient outcomes. Explain common security issues related to Electronic Health Record (EHR), healthcare fraud, and what federal regulations are in place to ensure patient...
What are the critical components of the Health Information and Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)?
Information technology is a major driver of health reform. Describe briefly the HITECH act, the introduction of the electronic health record, and meaningful use standards. How did the Affordable Care Act affect the use of information technology? Consider the SPO model and innovative organization structures. How have these health policy initiatives affected the ability of healthcare organizations to measure and improve quality? What impact has there been on the capability of hospitals/health systems/physician providers to meet the Triple Aim?
In detail, explain how the HITECH Act extends HIPAA
What are the pros and cons of electronic health records? How will the HITECH Act ensure that everyone will convert their clinic or hospital to EHRs? As we go forward, what do you think about patients receiving access to their doctor's notes? List at least two possible measures of health quality ~Be creative!
define and explain e-prescribing explain the contents of subtitle D of the HITECH Act define the terms :-Reasonable cause -Reasonable Diligence Willful neglect
Instructions: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and HITECH "By what other name is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act known? What does HITECH stand for? 'Define meaningful use. "To comply with meaningful use statues, providers must show that they are using EMR technology in two measurable ways, including
intable: Medical Law & Professional Ethics, 1st Edition, Workbook page 26 13. government of limited power 14. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act 15. judicial branch 16. legislative branch 17. police power 18. separation of powers 19. statutes 20. statutory law 21. Supremacy Clause 22. United States Constitution
The HITECH Act supports the meaningful use of electronic health records in patient care. In the wake of this legislation, a contingent of EHR developers have marketed their EHRs to hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare organizations. This has led to the adoption of EHRs in record numbers, however there is a vast limitation in the ability of their different EHR systems to communicate with one another. How does this problem impact healthcare organizations and patients? How would you recommend this...