Economics of Health Care Information Systems

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Stakeholders in the U.S. health care system include private and public purchasers of health plans, physicians, hospitals, clinics, health plans, consumers, and public health programs. Each stakeholder wants quick access to information for a variety of reasons. The paper shows that, in light of these important issues, information systems in the health care environment is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. The paper examines the benefits as well as the disadvantages of the health care industry's move towards dependence on IS. It also presents information on proposed legislation to protect medical records and patient confidentiality.

From the Paper:

"The intertwined issues of security, privacy, and confidentiality have drawn increased attention to and public unease with the growing use of technology in health care. In 1996, HIPAA mandates included the enactment of federal laws and regulations against unauthorized access to electronically stored or transmitted patient records and misuse of personal health information. These new security standards were designed to protect all electronic health information from improper access, alteration, or loss. The proposed regulations include technical guidance and administrative requirements for those who use, maintain, or transmit electronic health information."

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