EHR Assignment

What is the main advantage of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

• Improved patient outcomes

• Increased operational efficiency

• Enhanced population health

• Streamlined communication

Which federal regulation influenced the implementation of EHRs in the U.S.?

• Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

What is the distinction between an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

• EMR is a longitudinal collection of patient information, while EHR is for use within one facility

• EMR contains patient information from multiple sources, while EHR is considered the legal record of care for a facility

• EMR is interactive and allows for interoperability, while EHR is a standardized version of patient records

• EMR is an electronic version of patient records, while EHR is a collection of financial and clinical data

What is the main focus of Stage 2 of Meaningful Use?

• Advancing clinical processes

• Improved patient outcomes

• Data capture and sharing

• Reporting quality indicators and measures

What is one of the barriers to EHR implementation?

• Lack of financial commitment

• High availability of qualified staff

• Smooth transition of workflow and processes

• Concerns about privacy and security

What is one of the benefits of EHRs?

• Reduced medical errors

• Increased financial commitment

• Limited access to patient records

• Inadequate applicant pool

Which organization offers certification exams for HIM professionals?

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

What is the main focus of Stage 3 of Meaningful Use?

• Improved patient outcomes

• Data capture and sharing

• Advancing clinical processes

• Reporting quality indicators and measures

What is one of the disadvantages of EHRs?

• Improved patient outcomes

• Increased operational efficiency

• Concerns about privacy and security

• Streamlined communication

What is the main goal of the Health Information Technology Extension program?

• Support small and medium-sized physician practices with EHR implementation

• Establish incentive payment programs for providers and facilities

• Create national Health Information Technology Research Centers

• Identify and share best practices in EHR implementation