This is a discussion question and here are the required readings and articles below.
Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
1: The Electronic Health Record
2: Personal Health Records
3: Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues
4: Telehealth (to prepare for the paper on telehealth)
Article (required):
The journey to meaningful use of electronic health records. NURSING ECONOMIC
Article (suggested):
What you need to know about meaningful use. Hospitals & Health Networks