Electronic Health Records: An Audit and Internal Control Guide
Praise for Electronic Health Records An Audit and Internal Control Guide\ "Busch has created a thought-provoking reference tool, equally for those contemplating adoptionof health information technology (HIT) or for those who have already done so. She identifies foundational but frequently overlooked areas such as audit trails, security, and healthcare business requirements—all essential for successful implementation. Ms. Busch clearly articulatesthe need for HIT to address both business and...
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Electronic Health RecordsAn Audit and Internal Control GuideWith the use of electronic healthcare records (EHR) set to transform the healthcare industry, the use of information technology in the maintenance of personal health records poses a range of issues and opportunities for every medical organization. Reflecting the U.S. government's goal of achieving widespread adoption of interoperable electronic health records to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare while maintaining the levels of security and privacy that consumers expect, Electronic Health Records: An Audit and Internal Control Guide expertly walks readers through the elements required for an efficient, well-run healthcare record management system. This timely book details the audit tools necessary for continued internal controls regardless of the systems implemented. Providing an application readers can adopt as a model, this important book examines the infrastructure of electronic health records and how government criteria will impact both private and public marketplaces. Clearly addressing how auditors, controllers, and healthcare providers can keep up with the market's aggressive move towards an interoperable e-health world, without neglecting clinical and financial accountability in the delivery of healthcare services, this invaluable resource:Discusses several key market movements on standards, including those by various organizations that make important contributions to e-health initiativesReviews initiatives created by the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA)Introduces the concept of data and a methodology to sort and identify informationCovers the development of analytic tools and audit checklists to ensure appropriate internal controlsExplores what the market is currently offering as well as a comparison on how vendors are contributing to the direction of e-health developments and market conflictsProvides a patient-focused perspective on the personal health recordAs e-health continues to develop and transform at a swift pace, auditors in the healthcare industry can expect today's environment to be obsolete within the next ten years. Informed by the author's expertise and depth of knowledge in the area of auditing and IT in the healthcare industry, Electronic Health Records: An Audit and Internal Control Guide thoughtfully prepares professionals to plan and implement an effective EHR and internal controls system within any clinical setting.
Ch. 1 Market BackgroundCh. 2 Industry ApplicationCh. 3 The Impact of E-health on Case ManagementCh. 4 Data In An E-Health EnvironmentCh. 5 AlgorithmsCh. 6 Data-driven Health Decisions in an E-Health EnvironmentCh. 7 Analytic Tools & Audit ChecklistsCh. 8 Electronic Health RecordsCh. 9 Healthcare PortfolioCh. 10 ConclusionsIndex
