USE AND ROLE OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Case Assignment

Over the past several decades, health care and information technology have undergone a period of dramatic change caused by a multitude of pressures and opportunities, many of which continue to persist and evolve. As we have moved into globalization of communication, technology, and information, Health Information Systems need to reflect what is happening to ensure optimal use of clinical information.

Create a roadmap using Visio or PowerPoint that discusses the role of health information systems in health care related to improving patient outcomes. Describe how health information systems and applications can help improve the delivery of health care. In your discussion, be sure to describe common advantages and disadvantages of using health information systems. Include reference to literature, expert opinion, and case examples from your research involving various health care disciplines to support your position, key points, and explanations.

Assignment Expectations

1. Your references and citations should be consistent with a particular formatting style, such as APA.
2. Provide references from at least 3 scholarly articles
3. Your response should be based on reliable and scholarly material, such as peer-reviewed articles, white papers, technical papers, etc. Do not include information from non-scholarly materials such as wikis, encyclopedias, or www.freearticles.com (or similar websites).
4. Your response should incorporate the outcomes of the module with the requirements of this assignment.