Creating a 21st Century Health Information Technology Infrastructure

1. Is the assertion “all health care is local” valid?

2. What are the strengths and weakness of a centralized versus a decentralized approach to health information exchange organization within a state?

3. What are the challenges or advantages for states on the cutting-edge of new policies?

4. Given the history of the HEAL NY program, what would you have changed, when, and why?

5. What factors contributed to the success of the HEAL NY program?

6. What should other states take away from the HEAL NY program? What lessons are applicable to the ongoing effort to develop nationwide HIE?

Case Study 3: Creating a 21st Century Health Information Technology Infrastructure: New York’s Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers Capital Grant Program (P 295)

Please carefully review the case and answer each discussion question (p309). You can put your answer after each discussion question.

1. Is the assertion “all health care is local” valid?

2. What are the strengths and weakness of a centralized versus a decentralized approach to health information exchange organization within a state?

3. What are the challenges or advantages for states on the cutting-edge of new policies?

4. Given the history of the HEAL NY program, what would you have changed, when, and why?

5. What factors contributed to the success of the HEAL NY program?

6. What should other states take away from the HEAL NY program? What lessons are applicable to the ongoing effort to develop nationwide HIE?

 

Case Study Rubric-1

Case Study Rubric-1
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion	50 pts Full Marks Answer all required questions and provide clear and correct explanations. Writing shows a clear logical link between concepts. Synthesize information from multiple sources (lectures, readings, activities) and derive a conclusion in your own words. The terminology used is clearly defined. Notes: 1. Answer is no less than 500 words 2. References Cited properly, using APA citation style. 30 pts Partial Marks Response provides most of the content required by the prompt, but requires further improvement in clarity of argument and relevancy. 0 pts No Marks No posting, or response but with minimum effort.	50 pts
Total Points: 50

 

 

TEXTBOOK: Dixon B. (2016). Health information exchange. Academic Press. San Diego, CA. ISBN: 9780128031353