Healthcare Information Technologies
by hsebast1 hsebast1
1. Medical Billing
1.1. Healthcare provider can effectively manage and bill claims to insurance companies via internet, preventing the use of paper and postal services. This provides faster and efficient service.
2. ePrescribing
2.1. Provider can send prescriptions to the pharmacy the patient chooses to use via computerize servicing.
3. Computerize Medical Data Bank
3.1. Houses information that can be used for medical studies, e.g. HIV, Diabetes, and Hypertension
4. Electronic Medical Systems
4.1. EMRs-Electronic Medical Records, e.g. lab results, test results
4.2. EHR- Electronic Health Records, e.g. Diagnosis, Treatments,medications
4.3. PHRs- Patient health Records, e.g.. patient concerns, address, phone, etc
5. Patient Portal
5.1. Allows patient to access their medical records easily, book appointments and communicate with their physicians.
6. High Tech Imaging Systems
6.1. Technological systems used for Imaging such as CAT scans, MRIs, and lung scanning.
