Comments on: Congresswoman Bonamici orchestrates health information roundtable at PCC

By: Bonamici kicks off new legislation at PCC roundtable | PCC News

Bonamici kicks off new legislation at PCC roundtable | PCC News — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:53:17 +0000

[…] gathered dozens of leaders from the healthcare industry, local government and education realm for a roundtable discussion at Willow Creek about workforce training issues in the implementation of health information technology. Last […]

By: Virginia Chambers

Virginia Chambers — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:15:30 +0000

In addition to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), there are new exciting incentives for Medical Professionals to adopt “authorized” electronic systems. The new HITECH law (extension of HIPAA) has specific policies and procedures in place to help keep PHI safe to unauthorized users and to streamline the availability for those who do have authorization (MD, NP, RN,..etc). (HealthIT.hhs.gov)

By: John Saito

John Saito — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:22:46 +0000

Patient access to their own records, in addition to their communicating with all the health care providers involved in their care, is critical in health informatics systems. My statement above was that as we move into coordinated care organizations in Oregon, there will be other health care providers, yet to be determined, that will be involved in the care of each patient. At this point, they fall under a category known as non-traditional health care workers, and their job descriptions, for whom they work, and their compensation is not known .. yet. Hope that helps, Elmer.

By: elgonda.brunkhorst

elgonda.brunkhorst — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:54:15 +0000

As RN this means that Dr’s orders are more legible and electronically signed , pharmacy, consultant, nursing, physical therapy and all others involved in the care of the patient have access + are able to log on and get an update. It means the consultant does not need to repeat tests but can check them out and proceed from there so is able to arrive at a diagnosis faster. Cuts cost due to less repetition, Patient has assurance of all involved in the treatment are ” on the same page”. More insurances have started checking as well and they are able to see the necessity of doing the procedure, without a fight as to having to explain to get them to pay.The Hippa law protects and guards against unauthorized access. It also means people cannot abuse the system and go from one hospital to another to get treated for same problem and receive, for example, pain pills, so drug users will have harder time getting supplies. (But then, I had to give a urine test to prove I am drug-free to get a job, so maybe this will lead more to be drug-free to get the freebies?! )

By: Wayne Cordrey

Wayne Cordrey — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:59:08 +0000

Medical records have several uses, including filtering for types of care, health care status, medication status, on and on. As a consumer, I’m concerned that the way information is collected and presented will affect decisions on my health care. I think a well designed system will include the input of consumers at multiple points. How can consumers be involved in this ‘HIT’ process today?
Thanks for your reply.

By: James Hill

James Hill — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:01:01 +0000

If you aren’t doctor or health care provider, not sure why you should have the ability to access/manage a health record. But maybe good questions for those leading the HIT charge.

By: Wayne Cordrey

Wayne Cordrey — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:35 +0000

How will this information gathering process be transparent to patients? Will patients have direct involvement in managing the information system that they are part of? Will patients have full access to their own health care records? Will they have the ability to comment as part of their own records- to disagree with a diagnosis, to explain symptoms more clearly, etc?

By: James Hill

James Hill — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:25:47 +0000

It means each heath care worker (nurses, physios, doctors…etc.) that treats you will be able, or should be able, to provide information to your e-file as your condition changes during your stay/visits.

By: Elmer

Elmer — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:00:14 +0000

“We are trying to get health status information from every level of provider,” Saito said of PCC’s efforts.

What exactly does this passage mean?