Question 1

There is an increased interest in health information systems and technology in today's health care and government settings.

Accepted Answer

Interest in health information systems and technology has grown due to the need for efficient data management, improved patient care, and cost reduction in healthcare and government settings.

Question 2

The reason for this increased interest is.
A) An urgency to improve the quality of health care.
B) Administrative processes have increased in number and complexity.
C) Increased interactions between health care providers and health care groups.
D) Increased complexity and cost of medicine and health care processes.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

It is only important to study health information systems if you want to become an IT specialist.

Accepted Answer

Studying health information systems is important for various roles in healthcare, including healthcare administrators, clinicians, and public health professionals, as it helps improve patient care and healthcare delivery.

Question 4

Health care comprises 17.2% (or $2.8 trillion) of the United States' GDP.

Accepted Answer

Health care comprises 17.2% of the United States' GDP, which is equivalent to $2.8 trillion.

Question 5

The IOM's report To Err is Human revealed that _______________ deaths occur every year in hospitals not because of the patient's condition but because of __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The IOM's report To Err is Human...

Question 6

The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is subject to state laws.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA is a federal law that supersedes state laws.

Question 7

Due to the first and second waves of health care legislation and presidential initiatives, the Congressional Budget Office projects that _____ of physicians and ______ of hospitals will use comprehensive EHRs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Due to the first and second waves...

Question 8

Meaningful Use criteria are features, functions, and capabilities shown to improve care.

Accepted Answer

Meaningful Use criteria are designed to ensure that electronic health records (EHRs) are used in ways that improve patient care, safety, and efficiency.

Question 9

If patients are more engaged in their health, such as through new media,
A) health processes will slow down.
B) health care information systems will be more complex.
C) health status outcomes will improve.

Accepted Answer

Engagement in health through new media can lead to better health literacy, adherence to treatment plans, and proactive health management, which can improve health outcomes.

Question 10

Countries with over 90% of health practitioners using EHRs include.
A) the United States.
B) Australia.
C) Canada.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Countries with over 90% of health practitioners...

Question 11

Describe why health information data is important to the public's health.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why health information data is important...

Question 12

List the six key aims of health care, as described in the IOM's Crossing the Quality Chasm

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the six key aims of health...

Question 13

Only PHI contained in HIS that are used inside healthcare organizations are subject to HIPAA rules.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA rules apply to all PHI, regardless of whether it is used inside or outside healthcare organizations, as long as it is handled by covered entities or their business associates.

Question 14

It is much easier to implement HIS in countries other than the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Implementing Health Information Systems (HIS) can be challenging in any country due to factors like existing infrastructure, regulations, and healthcare practices, not just in the U.S.

Question 15

The following country's smart card initiative for personal health records stalled due to privacy concerns on the part of its citizenry.
A) The United Kingdom
B) Denmark
C) Germany
D) Australia

Accepted Answer

Germany's smart card initiative for personal health records faced significant privacy concerns from its citizens, leading to delays and challenges in implementation.

Question 16

Recent significant increases in HIS initiatives in the U.S. are motivated by cost and quality concerns.

Accepted Answer

Recent increases in Health Information Systems (HIS) initiatives in the U.S. are driven by the need to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs, aligning with broader healthcare reform goals.

Quiz 1: Alignment: His Technology and Current Challenges in Health Care

There is an increased interest in health information systems and technology in today's health care and government settings.

The reason for this increased interest is.

It is only important to study health information systems if you want to become an IT specialist.

Health care comprises 17.2% (or $2.8 trillion) of the United States' GDP.

The IOM's report To Err is Human revealed that _ deaths occur every year in hospitals not because of the patient's condition but because of ____.

The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is subject to state laws.

Due to the first and second waves of health care legislation and presidential initiatives, the Congressional Budget Office projects that _ of physicians and __ of hospitals will use comprehensive EHRs.

Meaningful Use criteria are features, functions, and capabilities shown to improve care.

If patients are more engaged in their health, such as through new media,

Countries with over 90% of health practitioners using EHRs include.

Describe why health information data is important to the public's health.

List the six key aims of health care, as described in the IOM's Crossing the Quality Chasm

Only PHI contained in HIS that are used inside healthcare organizations are subject to HIPAA rules.

It is much easier to implement HIS in countries other than the U.S.

The following country's smart card initiative for personal health records stalled due to privacy concerns on the part of its citizenry.

Recent significant increases in HIS initiatives in the U.S. are motivated by cost and quality concerns.