HITECH and HIPAA both seek to protect electronic health records (EHRs). HITECH strengthens HIPAA by encouraging the use of EHRs and improving privacy and security safeguards. To maintain compliance and protect patient information, a Medical Assistant must ensure patient data confidentiality, adhere to proper EHR protocols, and stay up to date on regulatory changes.
For this assignment, I want you to explore the communication about an organization, and the impact it has on the facility. I want you to pick a local hospital or hospital system, and search for their
For this assignment, I want you to explore the communication about an organization, and the impact it has on the facility. I want you to pick a local hospital or hospital system, and search for their publicly reported metrics and communication about the organization (HCAHPS, Leapfrog, Hospital Compare, etc.). Discuss what you