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Electronic Health Records (28:00) This program highlights the important work of health information technicians and shows how electronic health records can help make medical care both safer and more efficient.
Electronic Medical Records (13:00) Documentation of patient care using electronic medical records (EMR) has become the method preferred by many healthcare organizations and is both encouraged and mandated by the federal government. This program provides the nurse with an understanding of EMRs advantages that can be of benefit, and potential disadvantages that must be avoided and addressed. In addition it will provide an overview of the impact of federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) act on EMR.
Electronic Medical Records - Federal Regulations Documentation of patient care using electronic medical records (EMR) has become the method preferred by many healthcare organizations and is both encouraged and mandated by the federal government. This program provides the nurse with an understanding of EMRs advantages that can be of benefit, and potential disadvantages that must be avoided and addressed. In addition it will provide an overview of the impact of federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) act on EMR.
Health Information Management (15:00) This video focuses on opportunities in the field of health care information management and technology. Examples of HIM-related positions are covered—including medical billing specialist, diagnostic and procedural coder, and privacy officer—along with the two main types of schooling that precede a HIM career: an associate degree leading to work as a Registered Health Information Technician, and a baccalaureate degree required for employment as a Registered Record Administrator.
Health Information Management Technician (24:00) Because of a growing need for detailed records, health information management technicians are increasingly in demand. This program looks at the specific duties and peculiarities of the HIM tech’s job, focusing on organizational and process-related skills.