The Executives Guide to Electronic Health Records

Berner, Eta S., Smaltz, Detlev H.

ISBN 10: 1567932681 / ISBN 13: 9781567932683

Published by Health Administration Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Executives Guide to Electronic Health Records
• Publisher: Health Administration Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1567932681
• ISBN 13: 9781567932683
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2 pounds

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Synopsis

This book provides a concise, non-technical overview of electronic health records (EHRs) for healthcare executives. It explains the costs and benefits of EHRs and provides guidance on the essential components of an EHR. Written in layman s terms, this resource will get you up to speed and increase your comfort level with this important technology. This book provides straightforward information on: What EHRs can do for your organization Which EHR components are essential, and which components are luxuries How to choose the right EHR vendor What contracting strategies you should use to minimize your risk How to avoid common implementation mistakes How to gain physician buy in A glossary at the end of the book clarifies IT jargon. A list of references and websites will point you toward additional information.

About the Author

Detlev H. (Herb) Smaltz, Ph.D., FACHE, FHIMSS, CKM, is the CIO at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to his appointment at OSU, Dr. Smaltz was the first-ever chief knowledge officer for the Air Force Medical Service, a $6.2 billion globally distributed integrated delivery system. He has 19 years of experience in senior IT positions, including serving as a CIO for a 20-bed community hospital, a 301-bed academic medical center, a 5-state region, and a 7-country international region. Eta S. Berner, Ed.D., FACMI, FHMISS, is professor of health services administration in the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She teaches in the master of science in health informatics program and has been at the forefront of research in the areas of the use of IT for patient safety. Dr. Berner is recognized nationally for her health informatics expertise and is a member of the editorial boards of three of the top professional journals in healthcare IT.