Title: Describe the migration path from a paper health record to an EHR.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Configuring Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Description should emphasize

- organizational strategy to implementation, including the use of Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Heath Record (EHR) Incentive Programs (also called “meaningful use” programs)
- investigation of vendors
- scanning of materials
- conversion of materials to electronic format.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What was the main reason for switching to electronic processing of health information?
- How are the federal and state governments involved in the process?
- What is a certified EHR?
- How are vendors involved in the process?
- What are the processes involved in moving from a paper storage system to an EHR?