Podcast Week 4- Health IT Tools Help with Care and Costs
More hospitals and doctors’ offices are using health information technology (health IT). Patients are happy that this technology is available for use. One of the most popular uses of health information technology is the electronic health record (EHR). All of the patients’ health data, including medical history, medicine, allergies, test results and other important information is available in one place. An electronic health record also saves time and money for the patient as well as the facility that is being utilized. There is also a virtual office visit for schools and day care centers where trained professionals can assess the patient for minor issues. Also, the Health-e-Access Telimedicine program allows for costs to be lowered by 23 percent from emergency room visits.
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