Software Developing For A Health Data Analytics System

The high cost of healthcare continues to rise and many in the United States are optimistic for health information technology to reduce and improve our current situation. Health IT encompasses a broad array of new technologies designed to manage and share health-related information. When properly implemented, these systems can help coordinate patient care, reduce medical errors, and improve administrative efficiency. Therefore, implementing a Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) will help the National Health Information Network (NHIN) achieve their goals in improving quality of care for the citizens of the United States. Thus, in order for the health IT to deliver on its promise, several obstacles must be overcome.

Examination of the types of database systems that are available and how health care facilities utilize these different types of databases is the topic of this report. Giving more detail on the different types of architecture of databases and data structure will follow.

It is important to understand the history of how the healthcare industry decided to embrace the use of computer databases. Typically healthcare was often the last to employ new technology; especially when it came to assembling and disseminating data. As a Director of HIM (Health Information Management) it would be beneficial to remember this as there will undoubtedly be some resistance when attempting to implement new and improved systems to track everything from patient outcomes and laboratory tests to prescriptions and medications.

A significant, impactful trend on healthcare organizations (HCOs) is the implementation of technology-based information systems (IS). The systems consist of hardware and software used in gathering and processing data that supports the provision of patient care. There are administrative systems, which have been in place for decades and their usefulness are highly recognized. They track services rendered, billing processes used for third party payers and patients, as well as payroll for employees. Administrative systems are essential for the financial component of a business. More recently, the importance of clinical information systems has moved into the spotlight. They are intended to

Wager, K. A., Lee, F. W., & Glaser, J. P. (2009). Health care information systems, a practical approach for health care management. (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass Inc Pub.

One of the challenges would be advances in healthcare technology - there are evidences of Difficulties in implementation of cross-continuum electronic health records, which are mostly attributed to the lack of resources. With the newer reimbursement model, it is essential for an integrated network to have a vast network of information. It should be able to collect, maintain and provide applicable access to administrative, clinical and financial data in order to supervise quality and costs while providing patient-centered care.

Health informatics has successfully captured the attention of clinical and public health leaders around the nation as they realize its potential to solve problems, cut cost and enhance patient experience. As discussed in class, The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009 initiated a program designed to equip hospitals and medical practices around the country with electronic health record systems. Known as the Meaningful Use program, it has provided financial encouragements to health care organizations to install these computerized systems. This act has resulted in a huge increase of electronic health records (EHR) companies and has generated countless jobs for healthcare data analysts and related IT positions.

The basic components that are essential to the system would start with the efficiency and dependability of the new system. Meaning that the system should have the ability to track our patients throughout their lifetime and be based on specific medical needs. It also needs to have functions that will allow our medical practice to track clinical, financial, and any management needs.

There are some assumptions made by university health care system in its implementation that the common advantages of using a computerized system would obviously work to their own advantage. Users of the system make a great impact to the existence of the same. It is imperative to consider old data that is supposed to be fed to the system in order to make it efficient while updating the rest of information. Self evaluation process is recommendable to the system by the Information Technology experts. The human interface of the system should be included by the evaluation team. This will include two psychologists. The above aspects should be considered by a team of analysts before they conclude on whether the project does or does not

The problem the industry faces today is the lack of utilizing available IT resources within the healthcare organization. “As per the 2008 statistics in the NEJM article Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care - A National Survey of Physicians, NEJM 359:50-60, just four percent of physicians in the U.S. reported having an extensive, fully functional electronic-records system, and just thirteen percent reported having a basic system.” (Scot, 2015) The major implication of the problem is quality of care. Healthcare IT can help an organization improve medical efficiency, reduce costs, improve research, provide earlier detection and more.

By expanding the existing infrastructure out of state the IT Director must implement an information technology system that would be beneficial for the healthcare providers. The system must be cost efficient and provide quality care that is accessible from a wide area network. In order to build this type of infrastructure we must make sure the proposed infrastructure has appropriate security, functionality, and easy access. This type of infrastructure would work effortlessly to provide the best patient care. The proposed network infrastructure would acknowledge the risks

It is the projected plan for integrating the selected system in the work environment. The implementation project leader who is this case is an informatics specialist serves in this capacity. Next a project implementation team or committee consisting of informatics nurse specialist, clinical representatives, managers of other key departments and technicians are selected. The projected plan is then outlined and the budget is then reviewed before following through further. These persons selected as part of the team use the system and can communicate the changes to improve the new system. During this phase policies and procedures and dictionary of terms are developed with regards to the operation of the system as well as system user guides. The implementation team are then given the opportunity to become familiar with the new health information system agreed upon at an offsite training location at Platinum Medical Technologies. The educational requirements and training for staff is also outlined with regards to using the new health information system by the vendor. Platinum Medical technologies will continue to provide the additional staff for training so that the user skills are upgraded the skills to operate and the system to the best of its ability. The users can then communicate the

First, any system must take into account the cultural and organizational characteristics of the institution at hand. One size does not fit all in the case of most healthcare applications. The ability to modify the application based on the sociotechnical abilities, and to mold it with based on the organizational, human, and social aspects (clinical workflow) can better assure acceptance and adoption of the system. Ideally, with each iteration the software specialists interact with the users to improve the application in each specific

Many types of information systems (IS) are used in health care on the administrative and clinical levels and are the backbone of the industry. Information systems include electronic medical record and electronic health records, computerized provider order entry systems, medication administration systems, telemedicine, telehealth, e-prescribing, and personal health records (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2009). Stakeholders provide input and often have important roles in the selection and acquisition process. Selecting and acquiring new systems requires planning and teamwork to ensure the most appropriate and effective

Health information systems (HIS) are complex and it is helpful to understand advantages and disadvantages to some key components of a HIS. This section will describe the advantages and disadvantages of usability, interoperability, scalability and compatibility.