Describe the critical role of health information exchange in patient care
Answer:
When health care providers have access to complete and accurate information, patients receive better medical care. Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve the ability to diagnose diseases and reduce—even prevent—medical errors, improving patient outcomes.
Therefore, health systems have three independent outcome-oriented objectives: health utility, process utility, and financial fairness.
Question:
HIM 615 Topic 7 DQ 2
Describe the critical role of health information exchange in patient care at an organization level (across all facilities), statewide level, and national level. How do the goals of each vary and how is quality of care enhanced?