EHR Applications in Ambulatory Care Quiz

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What is the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text?

Hospital systems have traditionally not supported ambulatory data and workflow needs well

Many practices want seamless exchange of data, but not when it requires them to use products from a vendor that does not have the robust functionality of other products (correct)

Physicians appreciate better products, real benefits, and want incentives, especially when they become sanctions to be avoided

Community offering from vendors with integrated product suites is changing the support for data exchange through single Active Directory

What is the main challenge with interoperability within ambulatory care practice?

Imaging centers (PACS) being somewhat tricky to interface with

Lack of willingness from commercial and reference labs to support interfaces

Limited number of interfaces within ambulatory care practice (correct)

Difficulty in enabling practice to have access to hospital data

What is the nature of data and workflows mentioned as a barrier?

Change

Trust

Understanding

All of the above (correct)

What is an example of a visit-specific ambulatory process mentioned in the text?

$E&M$ coding Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-visit-specific function mentioned in the text?

$Prescription$ refill/renewal requests Signup and view all the answers

What does CPOE stand for in the context of EHR functions?

Clinical Patient Order Entry Signup and view all the answers

What is E-prescribing, as mentioned in the text?

Computer supported selection, generation, transmission, and filling/refilling of prescriptions sent to retail pharmacies, and not paid for as part of the care delivery visit Signup and view all the answers

What does E-Rx refer to in the context of EHR functions?

Electronic Prescription Gateway for transmitting prescription orders to retail pharmacies Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of e-prescribing mentioned in the text?

Fill Status Notification Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why some clinics promote self-administered history assessment?

To reduce data entry burden for providers and engage patients more effectively in their own care management Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the learning objectives for Week 6?

Recognizing differences and similarities between elements of EHRs for acute versus ambulatory settings Signup and view all the answers

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care?

Government incentives focused on ambulatory care Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of patient clinical summary in ambulatory care?

To provide a concise overview of the patient's clinical information Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

Remote electronic visits with healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

How are care plans, clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and evidence-based medicine aided by an EHR?

By providing access to structured clinical decision support tools Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) from computerized provider order entry (CPOE)?

Electronic prescribing focuses specifically on medication orders, while CPOE encompasses a broader range of provider orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between clinical messaging and portals?

Clinical messaging involves secure transmission of clinical information, while portals provide access to information or applications. Signup and view all the answers

What drives physician reimbursement according to the text?

Service documentation and coding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of EHRs according to the text?

Care delivery Signup and view all the answers

What are common areas where physician offices err in EHR adoption according to the text?

Buying hardware before selecting an EHR Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for successful EHR adoption according to the text?

Engaging all stakeholders, including the board, nurses, and administrative staff Signup and view all the answers

Which function does Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems may present according to the text?

Passive, context-sensitive, mandatory, reference Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

Working with collected data, analyzing them, and developing reports from them Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight as a challenge despite the accelerating adoption of EHR in ambulatory care?

Challenges of cost, change, and product maturity remain Signup and view all the answers

In which area do physician offices often end up with a failure according to the text?

Starting down the EHR path without engaging all stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What does E&M codes accuracy drive according to the text?

Physician reimbursement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge with interoperability within ambulatory care practice?

Difficulty in enabling practice to have access to hospital data Signup and view all the answers

What does CPOE stand for in the context of EHR functions?

Computerized Provider Order Entry Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) from computerized provider order entry (CPOE)?

E-prescribing involves transmitting prescriptions to pharmacies, while CPOE involves entering medical orders into the system Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

'Electronic' visits where patients consult with healthcare providers remotely Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why some clinics promote self-administered history assessment?

To reduce patient anxiety and phone calls after visits Signup and view all the answers

What is the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text?

It highlights the preference for 80% ambulatory EHR functionality over 20% hospital data. Signup and view all the answers

What does E-Rx refer to in the context of EHR functions?

It specifically relates to electronic prescription transmission to pharmacies. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

Quality improvement and required reporting capabilities within EHR systems. Signup and view all the answers

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care?

Incentives becoming sanctions, driving physicians towards better products and real benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight as a challenge despite the accelerating adoption of EHR in ambulatory care?

Resistance from physicians to appreciate better products and real benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between clinical messaging and portals in the context of EHR?

Clinical messaging is primarily used for secure communication between healthcare providers, while portals are used to provide patients with access to their health information. Signup and view all the answers

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care, as mentioned in the text?

Government incentives focusing on ambulatory care Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-visit-specific function of EHRs mentioned in the text?

Remote patient monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

Accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation Signup and view all the answers

$E&M$ codes accuracy drives what according to the text?

$Physician reimbursement$ Signup and view all the answers

What does $CPOE$ stand for in the context of EHR functions?

Computerized Provider Order Entry Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

Remote consultations or follow-ups conducted electronically Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes electronic prescribing ($e-prescribing$) from computerized provider order entry ($CPOE$)?

$E-prescribing$ focuses specifically on medication orders, while $CPOE$ encompasses a broader range of provider orders. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text refer to?

The principle that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, often used in quality improvement initiatives. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for successful EHR adoption according to the text?

Effective change management strategies tailored to the organization's readiness and tolerance for change. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text?

What is the main challenge with interoperability within ambulatory care practice?

What is the nature of data and workflows mentioned as a barrier?

What is an example of a visit-specific ambulatory process mentioned in the text?

What is an example of a non-visit-specific function mentioned in the text?

What does CPOE stand for in the context of EHR functions?

What is E-prescribing, as mentioned in the text?

What does E-Rx refer to in the context of EHR functions?

What is a benefit of e-prescribing mentioned in the text?

What is one reason why some clinics promote self-administered history assessment?

What is the main focus of the learning objectives for Week 6?

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care?

What is the purpose of patient clinical summary in ambulatory care?

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

How are care plans, clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and evidence-based medicine aided by an EHR?

What distinguishes electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) from computerized provider order entry (CPOE)?

What is the main difference between clinical messaging and portals?

What drives physician reimbursement according to the text?

What is the primary focus of EHRs according to the text?

What are common areas where physician offices err in EHR adoption according to the text?

What is essential for successful EHR adoption according to the text?

Which function does Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems may present according to the text?

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

What does the text highlight as a challenge despite the accelerating adoption of EHR in ambulatory care?

In which area do physician offices often end up with a failure according to the text?

What does E&M codes accuracy drive according to the text?

What is the main challenge with interoperability within ambulatory care practice?

What does CPOE stand for in the context of EHR functions?

What distinguishes electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) from computerized provider order entry (CPOE)?

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

What is one reason why some clinics promote self-administered history assessment?

What is the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text?

What does E-Rx refer to in the context of EHR functions?

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care?

What does the text highlight as a challenge despite the accelerating adoption of EHR in ambulatory care?

What is the main difference between clinical messaging and portals in the context of EHR?

What has led to a surge in acquiring EHR in ambulatory care, as mentioned in the text?

What is an example of a non-visit-specific function of EHRs mentioned in the text?

What is emphasized as important for external reporting programs and pay-for-performance incentive programs according to the text?

$E&M$ codes accuracy drives what according to the text?

What does $CPOE$ stand for in the context of EHR functions?

What does the term 'e-visits' refer to in the context of ambulatory care?

What distinguishes electronic prescribing ($e-prescribing$) from computerized provider order entry ($CPOE$)?

What does the 80/20 rule mentioned in the text refer to?

What is essential for successful EHR adoption according to the text?

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