Clinical Information System

Clinical Information System

Introduction

Information systems have a great deal of potential to improve the healthcare quality and outcomes together with reduction of cost. As the world I approaching the revolutionary changes for policies of healthcare in the United States, the healthcare sector is undergoing confusing and complex changes. Several changes involve the integration of information systems. The incorporation of information system in healthcare has been growing in a similar way as it has been growing in larger cultural landscape. We find technology everywhere and though we are not clear what innovation we may experience next, but we know it is a foundation (Smith & Eloff, 1999).

Information system in healthcare industry has not just penetrated the sciences of nano-technology and bio-technology. The incorporation of database management systems, significant growth of web based systems and network based infrastructures have been paired with latest government laws. All this is a part of sector wide growth which will bring in everlasting changes in the healthcare practices and administration (Nitenson, et al., 2010).

In this paper we will study the current trends of healthcare information systems in the United States healthcare industry. Moreover, we will discuss the role of COSTAR-Computer Stored Ambulatory Record and RMRS- Regenstrief Medical Record System with respect to the quality of healthcare, data security and privacy. Moreover we will also discuss the Interoperability and compatibility of these two healthcare information systems with other systems. In the end, we will discuss Management and enterprise systems as part of the EMR (electronic medical record) together with the explanation of the importance of healthcare information technology in ensuring data security and contributing to quality patient care Cost

Discussion

Current Trends in Healthcare Information Systems

Information technology promises to bring in more dynamics in healthcare industry of the United States. This sector is prepared for major changes to reap the benefits of government incentives. There are following trends that are expected in the coming days in Healthcare industry (Nitenson, et al., 2010):

The adoption of EMR has been gaining the momentum. As per the latest statistics from the healthcare information and management systems society, about 0.5% of the American healthcare institutes have a completely EMR that is able to provide continuity throughout the hospitals. As a result, the healthcare systems and institutes will install and improve their EMR systems at increasing pace for the demonstration of meaningful incorporation and capitalization of ARRA incentives (Fichman, 2011).

In addition, the personal health records systems have been earning a great deal of legality, which was once not accepted by academics and providers. It has been becoming one of the viable means to transport the data of patients. This will not only improve the healthcare process, but it will compliment EHRs and EMRs. Advancements in secured personal storage, smart cards and software will be helpful for driving this trend (Nitenson, et al., 2010).

At present, the healthcare system of the United States spends above $2.5 trillion per year on health-care and this amount is anticipated to increase to $ 4 trillion by the year 2015, ...