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What is the main difference between an electronic health record (EHR) and an electronic medical record (EMR)?
EHR includes a broader view of a patient's health information, while EMR focuses on clinical data from one healthcare provider
What is the primary purpose of the EHR incentive programs such as meaningful use (MU)?
To encourage the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records in healthcare settings
What does EHRS stand for in the context of this chapter?
Electronic Health Record System
What national initiative underpinned the implementation of EHRS in U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
What is the relationship between meaningful use and the adoption and use of the EHR in hospitals and practitioner offices?
"Meaningful Use" is related to incentivizing the adoption and use of EHRs in healthcare settings
What is the main distinction between EHR and EHRS as described in the chapter?
EHR refers to the patient record, EHRS is the supporting software system
What is the relationship between meaningful use and the adoption and use of the EHR in hospitals and practitioner offices?
Meaningful use incentivizes adoption and use of EHR in hospitals and practitioner offices
What national initiative underpinned EHRS implementation in U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
What is one of the national initiatives contributing to EHRS implementation mentioned in the chapter?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
Test your knowledge of electronic health information and record systems with this quiz. Learn about the differences between EHR, EMR, and PHR, the relationship between EHR and EHRS, and the connection between meaningful use and electronic health records.
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