Author Question: List the eight core functions that an EHR should be capable of performing. What will be an ideal ... (Read 51 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

List the eight core functions that an EHR should be capable of performing.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Define patient aging report.

What will be an ideal response?

Chou · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The IOM set forth the following eight core functions of the EHR:

Health information and data

Result management

Order management

Decision support

Electronic communication and connectivity

Patient support

Administrative processes and reporting

Reporting and population health

Answer to Question 2

A patient aging report is used to show a patient's outstanding payments. Current and past due balances are listed on this report based on the number of days late. For example, an account can be past due 3060 days, 6090 days, and more than 90 days.