Write a three (3) page paper on the application and challenges involved with implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for a private family medicine practice. This is a small family practice with 3 doctors and a HIT budget of $60,000 annually and $150,000 for upfront expenditures.
The term template must be used, I have attached the template
The term paper must answer the following questions.
What are the most important functionalities of the EHR that need to be implemented at the practice?
Is it possible for any existing Practice Management Systems to be integrated with the EHR?
Identify any two critical challenges in implementing the EHR.
Identify any four critical advantages the EHR would provide to the practice.
How would you manage the project planning and implementation of this EHR?
Explain the technology security considerations and how HIPAA governs its implementation.
Discuss strategies for disaster recovery and include discussion on storage media options
Evaluate cloud computing considerations, to include cloud-hosted versus local installation
Make a recommendation on the type of EHR system this practice should adopt and support your decision using data.
- Using references/citations appropriate to the content of the answer
- Providing examples that will support your answers or claims
Electronic Health Record Assignment Term Paper Template – HSA4191 – TON Template
Abstract— {9 point Times New Roman, Bold} Abstract should not exceed 100 words. Just summarize your work in less than 100 words.
1) INTRODUCTION
Write a captivating introduction to your term paper. This should be engaging and insightful yet concise. The introduction should setup your paper and prepare your reader for the rest of the content.
2) EHR Functionalities
Answer question 1 of the project statement in this section. You can add a table of functionalities if you find it necessary.
3) Integration of Practice Management System
Answer question 2 of the project statement here. It may be helpful to read about the existing Practice Management Systems and challenges in integrating them with new systems. You may use resources available through UCF library for resources (if required).
4) advantages in using the ehr
List the advantages in implementing the EHR using bullet points and write a paragraph for each of them.
5) challenges in implementing the ehr
List the critical challenges in implementing an EHR using bullet points and write a paragraph on each of them.
B. Project Planning and Management
Explain the project planning and management techniques and considerations you would employ to ensure the implementation is successful.
1) Technology Considerations
Explain the technology security considerations and how HIPAA governs their implementation.
2) Strategies for Disaster Recovery
Answer question 7 regarding disaster recovery and storage media options.
C. Cloud Computing Considerations
Answer question 8 regarding cloud computing and its considerations with regards to this EHR implementation
1) Final Recommendation based upon Data
Make a final recommendation on the type of EHR system this practice should adopt and support your decision using data.
2) Conclusion
Write about the things that you learned doing this exercise. Also, include any parts/modules of this course that may have helped you do this term project. Keep in mind that the references must be inserted in the text using numbers (example: [1]). The following section explains how you could list them.
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