EHR Week 9 Quiz: Health Information Exchange

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What is the impetus for HIE in the U.S.?

Maximizing profits for healthcare organizations

Enhancing pharmaceutical research and development

Expanding insurance coverage for all citizens

Improving coordination of care and reducing medical errors (correct)

What is the role of 'value-driven health care' in HIE?

Emphasizing high-quality, cost-effective care (correct)

Prioritizing expensive and high-risk procedures

Focusing on increasing healthcare disparities

Promoting unnecessary medical interventions

What has been the federal government's role in promoting HIE?

Developing strategic plans and initiatives through ONC (correct)

Providing direct medical services to citizens

Issuing international health advisories

Regulating pharmaceutical pricing

What is the status of HIO development?

Varied goals and governance structures Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic services an HIE should provide?

Data exchange, patient identification, and security measures Signup and view all the answers

How is 'data stewardship' distinguished from 'record custodian' in an HIE structure?

'Data stewardship' focuses on ethical and secure data management, while 'record custodian' refers to physical storage of records Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the services offered by Sustainable Health Information Organizations (HIOs)?

Connectivity to Electronic Health Records (EHRs), data warehousing, and e-prescribing Signup and view all the answers

What does Health Information Exchange (HIE) agreements typically include?

Data sharing agreement and HIO participation agreement Signup and view all the answers

According to HIPAA, what are Health Information Organizations (HIOs) considered as?

Business associates Signup and view all the answers

What does health data stewardship involve?

Managing, collecting, viewing, storing, sharing, disclosing, or otherwise making use of personal health information Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)?

Improved quality of care, increased consumer satisfaction, and cost savings Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge for the National Health Information Infrastructure?

Accurately matching patients Signup and view all the answers

What did President Bush emphasize in the vision for future healthcare?

Consumer-centric care with the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and health information technology (HIT) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical concern in Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)?

Security and privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)?

Increasing data exchange and reducing costs Signup and view all the answers

Which country has a per capita health care spending higher than the U.S.?

Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What did the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) aim to facilitate?

Widespread adoption of interoperable EHRs within ten years Signup and view all the answers

What are common preventable causes of death mentioned in the text?

Obesity and hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What are the two architectural models for Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) mentioned in the text?

Federated inconsistent database model and federated consistent database model Signup and view all the answers

What did the strategic plan for Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) include goals for?

Clinical practice, personalizing care, improving population health, and interconnecting clinicians Signup and view all the answers

What was established to address security and privacy concerns in Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)?

Standards from organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the vision for future healthcare according to President Bush?

Consumer-centric care with electronic health records (EHRs) and health information technology (HIT) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) identified the U.S. health care system as a disconnected collection of medical businesses, professionals, and organizations lacking interoperability, despite high per capita health care spending.
The U.S. spends $6,714 per capita on health care, higher than any other country except Switzerland.
The U.S. has lower infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy than some other countries.
Preventable causes of death, such as obesity and hypertension, are common.
In the vision for future healthcare, President Bush emphasized consumer-centric care with the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and health information technology (HIT).
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) was established to facilitate the widespread adoption of interoperable EHRs within ten years.
The strategic plan includes goals for clinical practice, personalizing care, improving population health, and interconnecting clinicians.
Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) have been established for various purposes, including reducing costs and increasing data exchange.
HIEs have faced challenges, with some being successful and others struggling to be self-sustaining.
HIE architectural models include the federated inconsistent database model and the federated consistent database model, each with its advantages and disadvantages in terms of privacy, cost, and security.
HIE functions include registry and directory services, data exchange, data security, and consent management.
Security and privacy are critical concerns in HIEs, and standards from organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have been established to address these concerns.

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Test your knowledge on Health Information Exchange (HIE) by discussing its impetus in the U.S., value-driven healthcare, federal government's role, and ONC's strategic plans. This quiz covers the required elements to promote HIE and its significance in the electronic health records domain.