Title :
IT in healthcare: progress report
Abstract :
The paper considers how increasing computerization and recent regulatory changes are putting new pressures on healthcare information management. Healthcare providers must interact with many insurers, each with a different set of procedures for filing claims and making payments. To simplify the process and reduce the overhead associated with filing insurance claims, HIPAA provides a standard set of electronic transaction formats as well as regulations to ensure the privacy and security of healthcare-related transactions.
Keywords :
Internet; data privacy; insurance data processing; legislation; medical information systems; records management; security of data; HIPAA; Internet; data privacy; data security; electronic medical record; electronic transaction formats; healthcare information management; insurance; legislation; regulations; regulatory changes; Biomedical imaging; Computer industry; Electronics industry; Hospitals; Insurance; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Medical treatment; Personal digital assistants; Privacy;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2003.1176485
