- What are the five main core development areas for Health IT?
- What do we mean by data standards? Give five examples of current data standards that are being used. What is their purpose?
- What is needed to achieve interoperability between all providers? What types of network standards are necessary in addition to data standards?
- What has been the role of Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT in data standards and interoperability? What is the Nationwide Health Information Network?
- How do the standards in the EHR systems and interoperability networks impact the working environment of healthcare professionals?
- What are the ways health organizations will need to protect health data from threats (man-made and natural disaster) and technological vulnerabilities?