Explain the Difference and the Relationship Between Information Technology (IT)

question 95

Essay

Explain the difference and the relationship between information technology (IT) and information systems (IS).

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Definitions:

AHIMA

The American Health Information Management Association, a professional organization focused on managing health information and medical records.

American Health

Refers broadly to the health status, healthcare system, and health policy environment in the United States.

Information Management

The systematic collection, organization, storage, and retrieval of information to ensure its accessibility and reliability.

ICD-10-CM

International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification, a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.