Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The chief information officer (CIO) of CTU Health Care wants you, the manager of the information systems department, to ensure that the employees within your department are aware of the challenges facing the department since the implementation of the electronic health record (EHR). Discuss the following:
Discuss 5 major challenges that are currently facing the department.
Discuss the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on these challenges.
Part 2
Write a paper of 3-4 pages, not including the title page and reference page, that addresses the following:
As the manager of the CTU Health Care information systems department, the chief information officer (CIO) has asked you to complete the following:
Analyze the implications and challenges of cost, quality, and external forces on electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) selection and implementation within your department.
Conduct research on 1 major external threat facing the EHR today.
Note: Use APA style and cite at least 2 scholarly references published within the last 5 years.