New Technology in My Field
Unit 2 Assignment 2: New Technology in My Field
Sherri Thomas
ITT Technical Institute
Strategies for the Technical Professional
April 17, 2013
Unit 2 Assignment 2: New Technology in My Field The role of the Internet in health care information access is rapidly increasing. Many adults with Internet access use it for health-related information and questions. Patients show significant interest in accessing their own medical information through the internet and are likely to switch providers if they can communicate with them via email or their patient portal. Even though privacy and information quality have some risks, the opportunity for electronic health technology to improve access to information, reach rural and poor populations, reduce health care costs, and add health care services and information is significant as well. Electronic health is associated by some as just dealing with the internet but is “any electronic exchange of health related data collected or analyzed through an electronic connectivity for improving efficiency and effectiveness of health care delivery.” It is a general term that refers to the technology that is used for clinical, educational, research, and administration. It is used in local offices and across the world. There are thousands of websites that can be accessed with different qualities of health information that patients and professionals alike use and the amount continues to grow. Some of the goals of electronic health include increased efficiency for the professional, improved quality of care for the patient, and increased commitment to evidence based medicine. There is also the feeling of empowerment for the patient with the increase of new relationships between providers and their patients. Other goals include information that is current and up to date to treat the patient and improve patient’s health. Part of the patient customer service involves the patients being able to access their own
Sherri Thomas
ITT Technical Institute
Strategies for the Technical Professional
April 17, 2013
Unit 2 Assignment 2: New Technology in My Field The role of the Internet in health care information access is rapidly increasing. Many adults with Internet access use it for health-related information and questions. Patients show significant interest in accessing their own medical information through the internet and are likely to switch providers if they can communicate with them via email or their patient portal. Even though privacy and information quality have some risks, the opportunity for electronic health technology to improve access to information, reach rural and poor populations, reduce health care costs, and add health care services and information is significant as well. Electronic health is associated by some as just dealing with the internet but is “any electronic exchange of health related data collected or analyzed through an electronic connectivity for improving efficiency and effectiveness of health care delivery.” It is a general term that refers to the technology that is used for clinical, educational, research, and administration. It is used in local offices and across the world. There are thousands of websites that can be accessed with different qualities of health information that patients and professionals alike use and the amount continues to grow. Some of the goals of electronic health include increased efficiency for the professional, improved quality of care for the patient, and increased commitment to evidence based medicine. There is also the feeling of empowerment for the patient with the increase of new relationships between providers and their patients. Other goals include information that is current and up to date to treat the patient and improve patient’s health. Part of the patient customer service involves the patients being able to access their own