Overview

It may be hard to imagine, but all health care information used to be in a paper chart. Today, most health care information is maintained electronically. Health information technology or HIT makes it possible for health care providers to improve patient care through secure use and sharing of health information. This module examines the use of health care technology including the advantages and disadvantages.

Module Objectives

Define health information technology (HIT).
Describe government's role in spurring HIT adoption and setting expectations for the market.
Demonstrate how HIT and health data have improved patient care and reduced health care costs.
Discuss how HIT and health data can improve population health.
Examine the role of HIT in the nation's evolving health care system and value-based care.
Introduce and explore examples of successful HIT adoption and use and public health.
Discuss what is needed in the future as HIT takes on a bigger role in health care and health improvement, including technology advancements and policy challenges.

Module To-Do List

Here's everything you need to do and remember for this module:

Read Chapter 14 in Jonas & Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States 12th Edition.
Review Chapter Learning Objectives and Key Terms.
Make notes describing Chapter Learning Objectives and Key Terms.
Listen & View Chapter 14 Video Lecture.
Participate in the Health Information Technology Discussion Board with an initial post by Wednesday at 11:30 PM and two additional posts by Friday at 11:30 PM. (10 Points)