The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act is intended to increase the use of health information technology by .

• A) requiring the government to develop individual standards for records in each medical organization
• B) providing incentives to encourage doctors and hospitals to pull together the paper trail of a person's medical history and immunization records
• C) saving the government $10 billion through improvements in the quality of care, care coordination,reductions in medical errors, and duplicate care
• D) allowing everyone free access to a patient's medical history and identifiable health information

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Definitions:

Psychological Testing

The use of formal tests to evaluate an individual's mental functions and behaviors, often used in the hiring process to assess potential employees.

Structured Interview

A selection interview that consists of a predetermined set of questions for the interviewer to ask.

Compensation Systems

Arrangements or methods used by organizations to pay and reward employees for their work.

Empowerment

The process of giving people more control over their lives or the situation they are in, often by delegating power or offering resources and support.