Health Information Technologies by Aaron Jossart

1. E-Prescribing

1.1. Electronic Prescribing

1.2. Links the doctors/hospitals to the pharmacy for faster prescription fills/refills

2. M-Health

2.1. Mobile Health

2.1.1. Allows physicians to check patient health on the go without being restricted to an office or patient room setting.

3. Telehealth

3.1. This is a way for physicians to do a full assessment through video chat and claims are then automatically generated.

4. Computerized Disease Registries

4.1. Utilized to support care management for those that suffer from multiple diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, asthma, etc.

5. Remote Monitoring Tools

5.1. Allows you to manage all your stored data from one location

6. Wireless Communication

6.1. This allows nurses and those alike to take patient info without being restricted to a wired connection. This could be in the form of a tablet, laptop, etc.

7. Pharmacogenomics/genome sequencing

7.1. This allows physicians to tailor their treatment plans and anticipate the onset of certain diseases.

8. EHR's

8.1. Electronic Health Records

8.2. Online database - privacy and security need to be monitored closely

9. PHR's

9.1. Personal Health Records

9.2. Paper/electronic format usually kept in the patient file

10. Portal Technology

10.1. AKA patient portals gives the patient 24 hour access to their health records with an internet connection

11. Self-Service Kiosk

11.1. Allows the patient to log on and change/update medical records or request refills

12. Sensors and Wearable Technologies

12.1. These devices allow an alternate way to collect data from a patient and alert potential problems. They can detect Ph levels, falls, etc.

13. Real Time Locating Services

13.1. Helps hospitals locate and find potential problems in the hospital setting. This also helps the hospitals function more efficiently.