Assessment

1. As an increasing number of health care facilities are developing and implementing electronic health record systems, the networking of these systems between facilities has become a reality in many areas of the country by the establishment of regional health information organizations (RHIOs). Assess the concept of RHIOs in addressing patient care issues such as quality, access, and affordability of care. Provide a rationale for your response. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

2. Discuss the components of electronic health record systems used in a health care setting. Elaborate on how health care organizations can implement effective administrative and clinical electronic health record applications. Explain the impact of the American Recovery Reinvestment Act has had on the development of EHRs. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

3. The health information profession and practice is being transformed from a paper environment to a virtual electronic world. Explain the evolution of electronic health records and assess the advantages and disadvantages of manual and automated records systems. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

4. Health care facilities are in various transitional states in regards to implementing electronic health records. Determine the issues impacting the electronic legal health records. Provide a rationale for your response. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.