An Informatics Nurse Is Consulting with a Healthcare Organization for Expansion

question 9

Multiple Choice

An informatics nurse is consulting with a healthcare organization for expansion of the electronic health record (EHR) . Which of the following is a barrier to expansion of EHRs in healthcare organizations?

• A) Financial barriers
• B) Need to decrease interoperability
• C) Lack of meaningful use incentives
• D) Lack of interprofessional collaboration

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Definitions:

Operating Income

The income generated from the primary activities of a company, before subtracting any interest and tax expenses.

Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, representing the proportion of sales that turns into profit.

Operating Income

Income generated from the core operations of a company, excluding non-operating income and expenses, such as interest or tax.

Cost Centers

Departments or units within an organization that incur costs but do not directly generate revenues, often evaluated for efficiency and cost management.