#1 Prior to watching the video define the following terms (post to discussion board):
Health Information Exchange
Electronic Health Record
Clinical decision support
CPOE (computer provider order entry)
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
Meaningful Use
#2 Take notes on the film
What are some benefits to EHRs? (provide one example)
What are the barriers to a functional HIE in the US described in the video?
#3 Research the current state of HIE.
How many clinics use an electronic health record today in the US?
Do we have a Chicago HIE? Do we have an Illinois HIE? do we have a country wide HIE? If yes, when were these developed and how connected are they, If no, what are the current barriers?
#4 State your thoughts
In your opinion are we making adequate progress towards an interconnected learning health care system? What do you think we need to reach this goal (e.g. policy, technology, attitudes shift, financial investment, infrastructure etc.)?
Optional- describe a current news article related to the benefits or consequences of not having an HIE.
