ABSTRACT

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 cr

chapter 1|8 pages

Healthcare Systems

Introduction

chapter 3|14 pages

Health Information Exchange

chapter 4|22 pages

Universal Data Standards

chapter 5|26 pages

Healthcare Information Exchange

chapter 6|16 pages

Health Information Technology in the United States

Achieving Legal and Regulatory Results that Enhance Innovation and Adoption

chapter 8|22 pages

Usability

Patient–Physician Interactions and the Electronic Medical Record

chapter 9|12 pages

Remembering Human Factors when Implementing Technology Use

A Case Study in Home Healthcare Usability

chapter 10|15 pages

Security and Privacy

Impacts of Evolving Technologies and Legislation

chapter 11|22 pages

New Facility Planning

A Healthcare Focus

chapter 12|17 pages

Developing Innovative Health Information for Youth

Communication Theory for Practical Emerging Media Applications

chapter 13|23 pages

Re-Envisioning the IndianaMedicaid.com Website as a Member-Focused Portal

A Case Study on Usability and Technology for Transforming Healthcare Communication