15 Questions
Departmental systems started to be developed in the 1960s
False
The development of microcomputers in the 1980s had no impact on health care information systems.
False
The internet and e-mail were the most profound technological advances in the 1980s.
False
Health care executives primarily invested in administrative and financial information systems in the 1970s.
True
Vendors offered shared systems between small hospitals for computer time and storage in the 1980s.
False
Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) only include electronic health record systems.
False
Personal health records and patient portals have high adoption rates in hospitals.
False
Interoperability is not a current issue related to Health Care Information Systems (HCIS).
False
Information System (IS) includes data, processes, people, and information technology.
True
Decision support systems are not a part of the key functions and capabilities of electronic health record systems.
False
Departmental systems in health care can include radiology and pharmacy systems.
True
Managed care contracting falls under administrative data in health information systems.
True
The combination of computer technology with data and telecommunications technology is known as Informational Technology (IT).
False
Clinical information systems can include medication administration and EHR systems.
True
Ancient Egypt Provider Organization is a contemporary term used in the healthcare industry.
False
Explore the characteristics, history, and evolution of information systems in healthcare, ranging from limited scope to comprehensive coverage of patient care. Learn about the primary information systems used in the field and the impact of technological advances in the 1960s and 1970s.
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