Author: Lockhart, Hal

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2009

Technology standards not only facilitate the exchange of electronic health information, they also provide for its security and confidentiality by promoting mechanisms that have been reviewed by experts. If electronic data exchange cannot ensure privacy and security, it will never realize its p....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: February 2009

This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Washington, Lydia

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2009

With fewer barriers and increased provider incentives, e-prescribing is currently poised to take off. More than just a means for doctors to transmit prescriptions to pharmacies, e-prescription systems can provide prescribers with a patient’s medication history, drug plan information, low....

Author: Cook, Jane; Foley, Margaret M.; Giannangelo, Kathy; Paterno, Marilyn D.; Scichilone, Rita A; Schwarz, Kathleen M.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2009

Standardized clinical terminologies are critical connectors that allow systems to exchange health information.

In the winter of 1904 a major fire broke out in Baltimore, MD. The resulting damage—an entire swath of the downtown destroyed—was blamed largely on a lack of uni....

Author: American Health Information Community (AHIC)

Source: U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for HIT

Publication Date: December 31, 2008

Author: Hyde, Cynthia S

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2008

A carefully crafted project plan is the first step in achieving expectations and lasting value from electronic forms management.

The intent of transitioning from paper-based processes to electronic, automated systems and solutions is to benefit the operations of healthcare facilities....

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Source: External web site

Publication Date: October 28, 2008

This report provides the results of a survey of IT and security professionals addressing security environments in healthcare organizations, including access to patient data, tracking and audit logs, network security, and medical identity theft.

Author: May, Michael L.; Martinez, Christina M.

Source: AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: October 17, 2008

Background


HIM Professionals can re-assert themselves as integral pieces of the EHR decision-making process for their organization by gaining new operationally appropriate technical competencies and building collaborative partnerships with our IT, clinical informatics, and leaders....

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Source: AHIMA Today

Publication Date: October 14, 2008

Author: AHIMA

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 05, 2008