the world’s first commercial jet pack and everything in between. As days go by technology continues to advance and thus keeps the world progressing, “By virtue of the intensive infiltration of digital devices into our daily lives, we have radically altered how we communicate with one another and with our entire social network at once” (Topol), Eric emphasizes the drastic changes brought upon by technology. Technology is involved in practically every aspect of our life and has greatly benefitted…
Undoubtedly, technology is revolutionize the way healthcare organizations operate–bringing about a substantial efficiency to the industry as a whole. Although healthcare industry lags behinds in the adoption of technology to some degree, the provision of health care through the use of various technology is becoming a global reality. The lower cost, immediacy, and widespread availability of technology is changing the way patients receive care, making healthcare faster, cheaper and better than…
All three branches of government in the United States influence healthcare decisions. Each branch is responsible for specific aspects of healthcare policies and regulations. The legislative branch determines the services or programs the government will pay for and for which members of the population. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws related to healthcare. The executive, also known as the administrative branch, develops rules and regulations that further interpret the laws…
Introduction To Healthcare Information Technology Healthcare Information Technology, or HIT for short, is a fast growing sector within the medical industry that helps solve the complex problem of information management. According to HelathIT.gov, the ruling body on HIT infrastructure in America, “[HIT] is a broad concept that encompasses an array of technologies to store, share, and analyze health information.” The most common and impactful HIT technology is the Electronic Health Record (EHR).…
Credence Works – The developer of CredencePlus, a suite of services for the home healthcare industry. Public Profile CredencePlus – Trusted, Intelligent, Easy As our population ages, the need for home healthcare workers increases. However, patients and families don’t want just anyone coming into their homes. They want qualified, vetted, and credentialed workers. Only then can they have peace of mind. While home healthcare agencies are required to perform background and license checks on their…
information technology in managed care has been profoundly unique and advanced in today’s health care world. As managed health care continues to grow, we must conform to the beneficial ways of information technology for improving patients’ lives. There is good and bad ways to use technology or information technology, but it’s desired to know how and why it’s used in managed health care. Additionally, having the tools and background knowledge to accomplish the goals in managed healthcare and…
Technology is the utilization and application of knowledge to solve problems or to accomplish tasks by way of goods or services (Technology, 1998). Technology advancement is increasing and society is looking for easier ways to manage their lives. The healthcare system must innovate to meet the demands of this growing industry and the people that utilize these products. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, in the next decade, fifty-seven percent of the population will be between the ages of…
Technology and its Effects The term technology originated from the Greek word ‘technologia’. Technology refers to the use of machines and various tools that make our daily work lives simpler, easier and more organized. The word also describes the different gadgets, and resources used by humans to help them control and adapt to their environment appropriately (Bridgman 5). In factories, technology planted in smart machines can store massive amount of data, and it boosts the production. Embedding…
HIPAA and Technology Chamberlain College of Nursing Eghosasere Egiebor Choosing a career in healthcare can be very difficult and has its’ many implications because of what people consider to be personal decisions. When patients come into any healthcare setting, they are in a position where they are fully trusting the professionals to secure their privacy. The primary and sole outcome of providing patient care should be focused on positive patient outcomes. Taking advantage of a patient is…
The United State’s healthcare system is one that has morphed and changed greatly over the years. In the countries early days of existence healthcare was primitive, often home-based, and the physicians delivering it were far from qualified. Today, healthcare in the United States is technologically advanced, global, and compromised of highly specialized employees. Health insurance has moved from being totally nonexistent, to an amenity only available to the rich, to one that the middle class can…