Question 1

Twenty years ago,the Institute of Medicine published a landmark report that outlined the numerous problems inherent with ____________________ medical record systems and called for the widespread adoption of electronic health record (EHR)systems.

Accepted Answer

paper-based

Question 2

A(n)____ is generally managed and controlled by the patient or consumer.

Accepted Answer

A personal health record (PHR) is generally managed and controlled by the patient or consumer, allowing them to maintain and update their health information.

Question 3

If a health care organization does not align its health IT investments to its organizational strategy,the ____________________ function may be at a high level or may go wrong.

Accepted Answer

information system (IS)

Question 4

One way of reducing 30-day readmissions is implementing the ____________________ across the involved organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way of reducing 30-day readmissions is...

Question 5

One of the key features of the Affordable Care Act is expanding ____ eligibility.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) primarily expanded Medicaid eligibility as a key feature to increase access to healthcare for low-income individuals and families.

Question 6

The most frequently cited barrier to health information technology is ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most frequently cited barrier to health...

Question 7

____________________ is a general term that is often used to describe a broad range of technologies for transmitting and managing health information for use by consumers,providers,payers,insurers,and others interested in health care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a general term that is...

Question 8

It is critical to approach the acquisition,implementation,and management of ____________________ systems with proven methodologies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is critical to approach the acquisition,implementation,and...

Question 9

Standard strategic planning tools used to determine what kind of IS capabilities an organization needs in order to achieve its goals and objectives include analysis of the internal and external environments and the identification of strategic opportunities and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Standard strategic planning tools used to determine...

Question 10

____ systems help enable health information exchange across organizational boundaries and fully care patients through home monitoring,telehealth,and other means.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ systems help enable health information exchange...

Question 11

The three main activities most helpful in successfully managing change in IS projects are communicating,training,and providing ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three main activities most helpful in...

Question 12

The ____ (HITECH)Act sets forth a plan for advancing the appropriate use of health information technology to improve quality of care and establish a foundation for the electronic exchange and use of health information systems.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. The HITECH Act was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.

Question 13

Once the executive team defines the IS portfolio of funded projects,project ____________________ becomes crucial to the success of the project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once the executive team defines the IS...

Question 14

Successful strategic ____ should result in a set of IS projects that the organization has identified as important to its strategic direction or for sustaining existing capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Successful strategic alignment ensures that the set of Information System (IS) projects an organization decides to pursue are directly connected to its strategic direction or are crucial for sustaining existing capabilities. This alignment ensures that IT investments and projects are directly supporting the organization's goals and strategic objectives.

Question 15

One function of an electronic health record (EHR)is to enable health information ____________________ across organizational boundaries and more fully engage the patient in his or her own care through home monitoring and telehealth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One function of an electronic health record...

Question 16

One approach to aligning the IS function with the rest of the organization includes the idea that IS function should ____ that of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The IS (Information Systems) function should mirror that of the organization, meaning it should reflect and support the organization's structure, goals, and processes to ensure alignment and effective support.

Question 17

The overarching goal of assisting physicians and hospitals in adopting electronic health records (EHRs)that meet industry standards is to have the technology used as a tool to accomplish health outcome policy priorities such as ____.

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of adopting EHRs is to improve care coordination, which enhances the quality of patient care by ensuring that all healthcare providers have access to accurate and up-to-date patient information.

Question 18

Approximately ____ of hospitals are estimated to have fully operational electronic health record (EHR)systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately ____ of hospitals are estimated to...

Question 19

One advantage of achieving strategic alignment is that it tends to lead to a critical factor in the success of IS projects,which is executive level and ____ leadership support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One advantage of achieving strategic alignment is...

Question 20

In order for the organization to assess the impact of IS on the ability of the organization to achieve its strategic goals,the organization must link its IS ____________________ to its organizational strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order for the organization to assess...

Quiz 13: Health Information Technology and Strategy