Information Systems in Healthcare

Departmental systems started to be developed in the 1960s

The development of microcomputers in the 1980s had no impact on health care information systems.

The internet and e-mail were the most profound technological advances in the 1980s.

Health care executives primarily invested in administrative and financial information systems in the 1970s.

Vendors offered shared systems between small hospitals for computer time and storage in the 1980s.

Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) only include electronic health record systems.

Personal health records and patient portals have high adoption rates in hospitals.

Interoperability is not a current issue related to Health Care Information Systems (HCIS).

Information System (IS) includes data, processes, people, and information technology.

Decision support systems are not a part of the key functions and capabilities of electronic health record systems.

Departmental systems in health care can include radiology and pharmacy systems.

Managed care contracting falls under administrative data in health information systems.

The combination of computer technology with data and telecommunications technology is known as Informational Technology (IT).

Clinical information systems can include medication administration and EHR systems.

Ancient Egypt Provider Organization is a contemporary term used in the healthcare industry.