Title: Compare the function of federal agencies.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Exploring Medical Terminology

Comparison should include the following, with an emphasis on EHRs:

- The Joint Commission
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of the Joint Commission in the regulation of health care? FDA? CDC? NIH? HHS?
- How are the functions of the CDC and NIH similar? How are they different?