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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Balgrosky, Jean A., author.
Essentials of health information systems and technology / Jean A. Balgrosky.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4496-4799-5
I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Health Information Systems. 2. Medical Informatics. W 26.55.I4]
R858
610.285—dc23
2014011074
6048
Printed in the United States of America
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to the information technology professionals working day after day in and on behalf of healthcare organizations across the country without whose work, nothing described in this book would be
possible.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Prologue
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contributors
Section I Understanding Health Information Systemsand Technology
Chapter 1 Alignment: Health Information Systems and CurrentChallenges in Health Care
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Healthcare Cost and Quality Issues
Motivation
HIS and the U.S. Government’s Role and Goals in Health Care
The Quality Crisis Furthers U.S. Government Involvement inHIS
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Consumer Expectations and Engagement
Uses of HIS in Other Countries
Protecting the Public’s Health
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 2 HIS Scope, Definition, and Conceptual Model
Learning Objectives
Introduction
HIS Uses in Organizational and Community Settings
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
Section II Systems and Management
Chapter 3 HIS Strategic Planning
Learning Objectives
Introduction
HIS Strategy: Organizational Strategy as Its Roadmap
HIS Strategy: Where Do We Begin?
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Why HIS Strategy Matters
HIS and Technology Strategy: Advancing Public Health
HIS and Technology Strategy: Architecture Builds a StrongHouse
HIS and Technology Support of Organizational Goals
HIS and Technology Strategy and Plans: Follow-up withTactical Details
Issues of Change and the Need for Governance
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 4 HIS Application Systems and Technology
Learning Objectives
Introduction
HIS Applications
Technology
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References