Assignment:
Overview
The healthcare industry has experienced an incredible expansion of the use of information technology. Information technology has had an impact on disease detection, treatment, community awareness, and provider connectivity.
Identify two articles about health information technology or healthcare informatics.
You must include
1. Identify four distinct uses of information technology in the healthcare industry.
2. Identify the driving forces behind each identified use of technology.
3. Outline and analyze the benefits to the healthcare industry, patients, communities, and providers.
4. Outline and analyze several risks or threats associated with the use of information technology in healthcare.