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Taylor & Francis Ltd Information & Communication Technologies In Healthcare 2011 Edition by Stephan Jones, Frank M. Groom
As the population ages and healthcare costs continue to soar, the focus of the nation and the healthcare industry turns to reducing costs and making the delivery process more efficient. Demonstrating how improvements in information systems can lead to improved patient care, Information and Communication Technologies in Healthcare explains how to create a holistic Medical Records System as a core component to addressing the issues affecting the U.S. healthcare system.Examining the impact of our aging population on healthcare, the book describes the range of systems that support key segments of the industry, including: hospitals, physicians, imaging, and nursing. It considers patient records, the physician's office, emerging home-monitoring networks, the recording and information submitting process, and hospice/nursing home use. Leaving no stone unturned, this reference investigates:Healthcare technologyHealthcare data standardsHealthcare information exchangeLegal and regulatory issuesElectronic medical recordsUsability by patients and physiciansSecurity and privacyHealthcare facility planningEmerging media and healthcareThe book includes a case study that illustrates the human factors behind the implementation of technology. Following the principle that data should be captured only once, stored in a repository, and then made available throughout the medical system, this is the ideal starting point for those looking to improve the effectiveness and cost efficiencies of the healthcare system. Health Care Systems: Introduction; Frank M. Groom, Ph.D.Technology as a Catalyst for Health Enhancement, Jane Ellery, Ph.D. and Peter J. Ellery, Ph.D.Health Information Exchange; Dave YoderUniversal Data Standards; Colleen WillisHealthcare Information Exchange; Kent SupancikHealth Information Technology in the United States: Achieving Legal and Regulatory Results That Enhance Innovation and Adoption; Stuart N . Brotman, Gabriel G. Brotman, and Jennifer E . PaulHealthcare Regulations, Privacy, Security, and Information Age Considerations; Sydney MorrisUsability: Patient-Physician Interactions and the Electronic Medical Record; Carolyn K. Shue and Laura L.S. O'HaraRemembering Human Factors when Implementing Technology Use: A Case Study in Home Health Care Usability; Lori A . ByersSecurity and Privacy: Impacts of Evolving Technologies and Legislation; Robert Faix, Chad Cagnolatti, and David FlynnNew Facility Planning: A Healthcare Focus; Todd Hollowell and Carl FlemingDeveloping Innovative Health Information for Youth: Communication Theory for Practical Emerging Media Applications; Lou Ann Stroup, Chelsey Sigler, and Jay E . GilletteRe-envisioning the IndianaMedicaid.com Web Site as a Member-Focused Portal: A Case Study on Usability and Technology for Transforming Health Care Communication; Jared B. LinderAppendix: Glossary of Health Care Terms from IBM Index