decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Finding value in HIT and EMRs, minus $19b incentives
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Article Overview
This article discusses physician views on health information technology incentives tied to electronic medical record adoption and the broader push for more useful, interoperable systems. It focuses on general themes such as workflow, data exchange, patient-centered design, and the perceived value EMRs must provide to clinicians and staff. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, health IT leaders, and coding/billing professionals interested in how EMR functionality can affect care delivery and office operations.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the operational and interoperability goals behind EMR adoption helps healthcare organizations evaluate whether technology supports clinical workflow, record exchange, and efficiency. The article provides context for why adoption incentives alone may not be enough if systems do not improve daily practice.
What You Will Learn
- How physicians were discussing the value of health information technology incentives
- Why interoperability and data exchange were seen as important for EMR usefulness
- What practical workflow issues can affect whether an EMR adds value in a practice
- How health IT was being linked to quality and access to patient information
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Health information technology professionals
- Medical office staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Revenue cycle and coding professionals
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