With an Intent to Identify Potential Cost Savings (Which Unfortunately

question 201

Multiple Choice

With an intent to identify potential cost savings (which unfortunately have not materialized) , the HITECH Act of 2009 provides $20 billion of subsidies to encourage hospitals and physicians to

• A) use more high-tech diagnostic equipment.
• B) adopt electronic medical-records systems.
• C) switch from human lab technicians to electronic ones.
• D) devote more research efforts toward high-tech treatments.

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Definitions:

Privacy

The right to keep personal information out of public view and to have control over one's own personal data and life.

Client Records

Documentation that contains personal, diagnostic, treatment, and progress information about individuals receiving mental health services.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a regulation ensuring the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information.

Testing Records

Documentation that provides detailed information on the tests administered, including the dates of testing, types of tests, scores obtained, and interpretive comments.