Consider the Implications of EHR Systems in Health Care

question 13

Short Answer

Consider the implications of EHR systems in health care. Is it feasible for a healthcare provider to use the data they collect to discover health risks in a city or community?

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Definitions:

Durable Expenditures

Expenses on goods that have a useful life of more than three years, such as appliances, machinery, and equipment.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment for savings and loans, usually expressed as a percentage.

Consumption And Investment

The activities of spending on goods and services for current use and investing in assets for future returns.