Assignment
Write a three page paper on the application and challenges involved with implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for a private family medicine practice. This is a small family practice with 3 doctors and a HIT budget of $60,000 annually and $150,000 for upfront expenditures. The report must answer the following questions.
- What are the most important functionalities of the EHR that needs to be implemented at the practice?
- Is it possible for any existing Practice Management Systems to be integrated with the EHR?
- Identify any two critical challenges in implementing the EHR.Identify any four critical advantages the EHR would provide to the practice.
- How you would manage the project planning and implementation of this EHR?
- Explain the technology security considerations and how HIPAA governs their implementation.
- Make a recommendation on the type of EHR system this practice should adopt and support your decision using data.
The following good practices can help in securing a higher grade for this assignment:
- Using references/citations appropriate to the content of the answer
- Providing examples that will support your answers or claims
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.