Health Information Technology Resources
The work of professionals engaged in the profession of Health Information Technology is becoming increasingly important with the implementation of electronic health records and other technology.
Health Information Technology has the potential to improve health care quality, prevent medical errors, reduce health care costs, increase administrative efficiencies, decrease paperwork, and expand access to affordable health care. Organizations must ensure the privacy and security of electronic health information.
There are many resources to help health organizations learn about their opportunities and responsibilities in this field. MCAHEC is working with its partners to share information to help our stakeholders find quality resources to learn about HIT.
Listed below are links to health careers exploration, webinars, and national reports related to HIT. The various state, federal and national organizations that provide HIT information are included as well. MCAHEC welcomes suggestions for additional public resources.
Health Information Management/Technology
Georgia’s Health Information Exchange
http://www.healthtecdl.org/events/details/Georgias-Health-Information-Exchange-Network-Improving-Coordination-Costs-and-Sustainability.cfm
Lessons Learned from a Regional Area Health Information Exchange in Georgia
http://www.healthtecdl.org/events/details/Lessons-Learned-from-a-Regional-Area-Health-Information-Exchange-in-Georgia.cfm
Health Information Technology: Using Data to Inform Practice
http://www.aptrweb.org/general/custom.asp?page=PHLM_10
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES? The Labor Market in Health Informatics, 2014
http://burning-glass.com/wp-content/uploads/BG-Health_Informatics_2014.pdf
eHealth Initiative 2020 Roadmap
https://www.ehidc.org/sites/default/files/assets/eHealthInitiative202RoadmapPart1.pdf
Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020
http://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/federal-healthIT-strategic-plan-2014.pdf
Access to Health Information Technology Training Programs at the Community College Level
http://depts.washington.edu/uwrhrc/uploads/RHRC_PB151_Skillman.pdf
Update on the Adoption of Health Information technology and Related Efforts to Facilitate the Electronic Use and Exchange of Health Information
http://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/rtc_adoption_and_exchange9302014.pdf
2013 WEDI Report
http://wedi.org/docs/resources/the-wedi-report-2013.pdf?sfvrsn=0
Health Information Technology in the United States, 2015: Transition to a Post-HITECH World
http://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/reports/2015/rwjf423440
Georgia Department of Community Health: HIT
http://dch.georgia.gov/health-information-technology
Georgia Health Information Network
http://gahin.org/
Georgia Health Information Technology Extension Center
http://ga-hitec.org/
Georgia Health Information Management Association
http://www.ghima.org/
Institute for Healthcare Information Technology
http://instituteforhealthcareit.org/
Guide to Evaluating Health Information Exchange Projects
http://healthit.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/guide-to-evaluating-hie-projects.pdf
Health IT Safety Report
http://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/ONC_HIT_SafetyProgramReport_9-9-14_.pdf
Technology Standards Certification Glossary
http://healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/technology-standards-certification-glossary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Health Information Technology
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-information-technology/index.html
Health Information and Management Systems Society
http://www.himss.org/
Rural Assistance Center
http://www.raconline.org/topics/health-information-technology
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/careers
eHEALTH INITIATIVE
https://www.ehidc.org/
Everything You Need to Know About Information Management in the Health Industry
http://online.stmary.edu/bs-him/resources/everything-need-to-know-about-information-management-health-industry
