Healthcare Information Technologies by Janahit (Lili) Diaz

1. Imaging Systems

1.1. -Helps health care providers see structures inside the body- Use the diagnosis images to diagnose the cause of symptoms, monitor treatment plans and screen for different illnesses. -CT/CAT - MRI & MRA - Mammography -X-Ray - PET, PET-CT - Ultrasound

2. Telehealth/Phone Visits

2.1. -Supporting and promoting long distance clinical health care through the use of electronic information and telecommunication -supports in-home care -

3. PHR

3.1. -Personal Health Record -PHI - a patient's personal record of health that can be used by patients to keep track of: - medication, after visit summary, labs, vitals and billing information

4. E-Presribing Software

4.1. - Electronic Prescription processing - Sent to pharmacies to be filled for patients

5. Secure Messaging & Patient Portal

5.1. - A secure way for patients and providers to communicate with one another and share medical information-data - Examples- MyChart - Allows patients to access their medical records that is in EMR and EHR

6. Medical Billing/Clearinghouses

6.1. -Electronic data interchange between parties -Medical billing allows providers, clinics to managed and bill claims using a billing system or a clearinghouse - more data - extra data

7. Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)

7.1. -Automated, accessible record system that contains a collection of information on a patient. created at different locations; - provides access to complete and accurate health problems, treatment, drug interaction, prescription reminders

8. Medical Data Bank

8.1. -National Practitioner Data Bank -we-based repository of reports containing information on medical malpractice payments and other adverse actions related to health care practitioners, providers and supplies - reports actions taken by authorized, and organizations -

9. Reference: - The Journal of mHealth (2019, August 12). The Essential Resource for healthtech innovation: Technology in Nursing Today. https://thejournalofmhealth.com/technology-in-nursing-today/