The Impact of Standardized Terminology Throughout the U

question 16

Multiple Choice

The impact of standardized terminology throughout the U.S. health care system has grown exponentially. Medicare and Medicaid have begun to offer financial incentives to health care providers to promote adoption and meaningful use of interoperable health information systems and a qualified health record. Which of the following statements best describes meaningful use?

• A)The goal of meaningful use is to input data in a manner that creates evidence-based practice models.
• B)The goal of meaningful use is to exchange clinical structured data in a manner that is accurate and complete to improve patient care in a cost-efficient way.
• C)The goal of meaningful use is to provide a warehouse of data that supports medication renewal and patient teaching plans.
• D)The goal of meaningful use is to offer the clinician patient care tools for improved outcomes.

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Definitions:

Open Communication

A policy or practice that emphasizes transparency, freedom to express ideas, and the flow of information within an organization or group.

Values

Principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

Deeply Held Beliefs

Convictions or principles that are firmly rooted in an individual's value system and guide their behavior and decision-making.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or organization.