Although First Proposed in 2004, Electronic Health Record Implementation Blossomed

question 14

Multiple Choice

Although first proposed in 2004, electronic health record implementation blossomed after passage of the HITECH Act in 2009 because:

• A) the president discussed electronic health records in the State of the Union address.
• B) monetary incentives and potential penalties were administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• C) implementation support was provided by information technology professionals.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The erroneous belief that if something happens more frequently than normal during a given period, it will happen less frequently in the future, or vice versa.

Coin Flip

A method of making a decision or selecting between two options by tossing a coin and observing which side lands facing up.

Illusory Correlation

The mistaken perception of a relationship between two events or variables that are actually unrelated, often due to cognitive biases.

One-Shot Illusory Correlation

An illusory correlation that occurs after exposure to only one unusual behavior performed by only one member of an unfamiliar group.