1. Surveys show that healthcare provider satisfaction in U.S. is related to the technology available to them in providing patient care. Identify the health information technology most used in patient care and the advances in technology used to enhance patient care.
2. A survey found that 70% of U.S. doctors use electronic health records in one form or another. Explain how sharing electronic health records among doctors, patients, and payers can enhance the health of patients through effective clinical decision support.
3. Describe how U.S. healthcare provider organizations can leverage health information technology and improve the processes of care delivery to provide better patient quality of care.
4. Describe how the U.S. federal government has sought to influence the adoption and use of electronic health records in the past 10 years. Discuss the effectiveness of these efforts