Discussion Post: Introduction to Medical Informatics
Answer briefly the following questions based on Internet research. You may use any Medical Informatics textbook, article, or published paper.
a) What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
b) Explain briefly the history of EHRs
c) Describe the government's involvement in EHRs
d) What is the HITECH Act
e) Compare the Barriers and Benefits of the HER
f) How would you describe the Future of the Electronic Health Record?
g) Differentiate between medical office processes that use a paper chart and an HER
h) Describe potential developments in the future of the EHR- Telehealth/Telemedicine.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.