Discuss an example of health information technology (HIT) that you believe is the most impactful for either reducing costs or improving patient care. Support your choice.
Utilize available publicly reported data including census information, local chamber of commerce, CMS competitor data, and disease prevalence from the local / state health department, CDC, or community organizations
In Module 1 you drafted a set of questions used to conduct an interview with an HIM Manager/Director regarding the challenges faced with implementation and use of the EHR’s and HIPAA compliance. This week you will be taking your learnings from the outcome of your interview, and combining it with formal research on the topics … Read more
This week you will synthesize the information you have gathered and begin creating the analysis and conclusion portion of your assignment. For this section of the assignment, you will clearly and succinctly restate the problem or topic being investigated, summarize your findings, and discuss implications or meanings behind the data gathered. Double spaced Topic: Using … Read more
The course has been very informative. I have gained in-depth information about pathophysiology, evidence-based practice, and health informatics. By learning pathophysiology, I have advanced my knowledge of disease processes and how diseases progress and affect body functions. For any healthcare professional, an elaborate knowledge of pathophysiology helps aid the diagnosis and treatment of different health … Read more
1. Define thinking. 2. Describe several ways in which we represent information in our minds. 3. Explain the difference between logical and natural concepts. 4. Identify and describe mental strategies we can use to solve problems more effectively. 5. Identify and describe mental roadblocks that impede problem-solving and decision-making. 6. Describe the basic processes of … Read more
Using a graphics program, design several security awareness posters on the following themes: updating antivirus signatures, protecting sensitive information, watching out for e-mail viruses, prohibiting the personal use of company equipment, changing and protecting passwords, avoiding social engineering, and protecting software copyrights. Put the images you produce in a Word document and discuss what each … Read more
The Information Security Blueprint is the basis for the design, selection, and implementation of all security program elements. The blueprint builds on top of the organization’s information security policies and it is a scalable, upgradable, comprehensive plan to meet the organization’s current and future information security needs. The blueprint is a detailed version of the … Read more
1) Discuss in detail how computer databases and information networks may be useful in criminal investigations. 2) Discuss in detail how crime analysis (crime mapping and geospatial technology) may be useful as a tool in criminal investigations, e.g., home burglary, auto theft, or other crimes. 450 words/ 2 references
Week 6: Protecting Information Using Cryptography and Encryption The use of encryption to protect systems and information is wide-spread within the IT industry. In NIST SP 800-53, security controls address the implementation of cryptographic protection mechanisms including the generation and management of cryptographic keys, the use of encryption to protect information at rest and in … Read more