EHR
Electronic health records
EMR
Electronic medical records
PHR
Personal health record: health info that the patient stored electronically on a computer or on a secure central internet site.
What is the Difference between EHR and PHR
EHR is maintained by health care providers and PHR is maintained by the individual
HITEC
Health information technology for economic and clinical health act.
Meaningful use
refers to a set of criteria for how EHRs are used that providers must meet in order to receive incentive payments
Meaningful use criteria are grouped into 5 patient- centered areas that relate to health care priorities
1. Improve quality, safety, and efficiency2. Engage patients and families3. Improve care coordination4. Improve public and population health 5. Ensure privacy and security for personal health info.
CBO
congressional budget office
electronic signature
component that is based on the individual's login
Digitized signature
an electronic image of a hand written signature. The least secure form of e-signature
Token Signature
type of e-signature in which the user must click a button, enter a personal identification number, or complete a biometric scan. More secure than a digitized signature.
Digital signature
the most secure type of e-signature because it is an encrypted (scrambled) signature.
CPOE
Computerized physician order entry: the ability of physicians to order test, prescribe medications, etc.
What is the name of the legislative act that provides financial incentives to providers who implement EHRs and meet meaningful use criteria
CBO? ONC?
How often should computers containing EHR info be backed up?
daily