What information would a medical coder extract from an emergency information system? A. Patient income information B. Service’s rendered in the emergency room C. Xrays taken 10 years ago D. Information stored on paper records from provider located in another part of the country

Explain the concept “meaningful use” and its purpose with regards to EHR/EMR in your own words. Also, state the differences between an electronic medical record (EMR) and an electronic health record (EHR) practice management system. If a pharmacist calls your medical office and speaks with the physician, who verifies an electronic prescription on a patient’s new prescription, and what administrative task should the medical assistant then perform in the verification process? List details.

Which of the following describes an emergency department information system? A. Allows controlled substances for drug-seekers to be prescribed B. Does not track staffing needs C. Schedule patient for procedures D. Usually separate from the hospital’s information system

Conducting a SWOT Analysis is essential to strategic planning. Select a healthcare organization of your choice and conduct a SWOT Analysis of the organization's current state.  It will be helpful if you select a healthcare organization that is familiar to you (i.e a health system in your community).