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Introduction

Spring 2012 Introduction

Physician Offers EHR Insight

by Guest Editor David R. Norris, Jr, MD

I have always been drawn to technology. Whether it was playing games on a Commodore 64, using a word processor I got for my 14^th birthday, or more recently using the calendar synchronization tools on my work PC, my home Mac, and my iPhone to manage my busy schedule. Over the last 20 years I’ve owned no fewer than ten computers, four laptops, three tablets, two MP3 players, and several smartphones.

Research article

Are Physicians Likely to Adopt Emerging Mobile Technologies? Attitudes and Innovation Factors Affecting Smartphone Use in the Southeastern United States

by Gavin J. Putzer, MD, PhD, MPH, and Yangil Park, PhD

Abstract

The smartphone has emerged as an important technological device to assist physicians with medical decision making, clinical tasks, and other computing functions. A smartphone is a device that combines mobile telecommunication with Internet accessibility as well as word processing.

Commentary
Commentary on the Federal Government’s Role in Influencing E-prescribing Use and Research by Olufunmilola K. Odukoya, MS, and Michelle A. Chui, PharmD, PhD Takeaway Points In an effort to improve patient safety, the federal government has played a major role in influencing the adoption and use of e-prescribing systems. ... Read More >>

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Workflow and Electronic Health Records in Small Medical Practices

by Mala Ramaiah, MD, MS; Eswaran Subrahmanian, PhD; Ram D. Sriram, PhD; and Bettijoyce B. Lide, MS

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This paper analyzes the workflow and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems across different functions in small physician offices. We characterize the differences in the offices based on the levels of computerization in terms of workflow, sources of time delay, and barriers to using EHR systems to support the entire workflow.

Research article

Identifying Patients with Hypertension: A Case for Auditing Electronic Health Record Data

by Adam Baus, MA, MPH; Michael Hendryx, PhD; and Cecil Pollard, MA

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Problems in the structure, consistency, and completeness of electronic health record data are barriers to outcomes research, quality improvement, and practice redesign. This nonexperimental retrospective study examines the utility of importing de-identified electronic health record data into an external system to identify patients with and at risk for essential hypertension.

Research article

The Impact of Electronic Health Record Usage on Cancer Registry Systems in Alabama

by Shannon H. Houser, PhD, MPH, RHIA; Shannon Colquitt, RHIA; Kay Clements, MA, RHIA, CCS, CPC; and Susan Hart-Hester, PhD

Abstract

As the use of information technology within the healthcare setting increases, the impact of bridging registry data with electronic health records (EHRs) must be addressed. Current EHR implementation may create benefits as well as challenges to cancer registries in areas such as policies and regulations, data quality, reporting, management, staffing, and training.

Research article

Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Health Record Systems by Long-Term Care Facilities in Texas

by Tiankai Wang, PhD, and Sue Biedermann, MSHP, RHIA, FAHIMA

Abstract

Long-term care (LTC) is an important sector in the healthcare industry; however, the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems in LTC facilities lags behind that in other sectors of healthcare. This study examines the adoption and utilization of EHRs in LTC facilities in Texas and identifies the barriers preventing implementation of EHRs. ...
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Research article

Hospital Characteristics Related to the Intention to Apply for Meaningful Use Incentive Payments

by Mark L. Diana, PhD; Abby Swanson Kazley, PhD; Eric W. Ford, PhD; and Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH

Abstract

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 provides incentives for hospitals to fully adopt and use electronic health records (EHRs).

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Spring 2012 Introduction

Are Physicians Likely to Adopt Emerging Mobile Technologies? Attitudes and Innovation Factors Affecting Smartphone Use in the Southeastern United States

Commentary on the Federal Government’s Role in Influencing E-prescribing Use and Research

Workflow and Electronic Health Records in Small Medical Practices

Identifying Patients with Hypertension: A Case for Auditing Electronic Health Record Data

The Impact of Electronic Health Record Usage on Cancer Registry Systems in Alabama

Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Health Record Systems by Long-Term Care Facilities in Texas

Hospital Characteristics Related to the Intention to Apply for Meaningful Use Incentive Payments

Industry Perspective

Identifying Patients with Hypertension: A Case for Auditing Electronic Health Record Data

by Adam Baus, MA, MPH; Michael Hendryx, PhD; and Cecil Pollard, MA

Abstract

Problems in the structure, consistency, and completeness of electronic health record data are barriers to outcomes researc...

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Look for the Summer 2012 issue of Perspectives in Health Information Management in July. This issue will feature an article on racial differences in IT usage as well as two articles on capstone courses.

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