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amal

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Health care technology has multiple benefits and can be instrumental in continuing the health care reform process. Which of the following would be considered a benefit? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Immediate electronic access to all records
  2. The development of best practice models
  3. A larger portion of the operating budget used to purchase and maintain electronic equipment
  4. Improves the safety and efficiency of health care delivery
  5. Facilitates the sharing of information needed to improve the quality of care

Question 2

Widespread adoption of HIT (Health Information Technology) requires _______________ and policies that make quality improvement and cost reduction essential to providers in order to accomplish their financial and professional goals.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Health information technology (HIT) can be seen as a tool to aid the reform process with recognition of its potential to improve the safety and efficiency of health care delivery, facilitate transparency, increase engagement, personalize health care, and facilitate the sharing of information needed to improve the quality of care as well as decrease costs and disparities.

Answer to Question 2

economic incentives
Rationale : Ultimately widespread adoption of HIT requires economic incentives and policies that make quality improvement and cost reduction essential to providers in order to accomplish their financial and professional goals.
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Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation
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