HIT and Patient Care: How Technology Affects Our Patients

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Module Materials

How do practices engage their patients by using HIT?

This module will discuss the effective use of patient portals, tips for effective HIT communication, and privacy issues related to HIT.

Learning Objectives

Describe the key components of patient portals.
Discuss the HIPAA and privacy laws for HIT.
Describe methods of patient engagement with HIT.

Who Should Complete this Module?

The information in this module is valuable for clinicians and practice staff such as medical assistants, front & back office, nursing, and care managers.

CME credit available.

Approximate Time: 60 minutes

HIT and Patient Care: How Technology Affects Our Patients

Module Materials

How do practices engage their patients by using HIT?

Learning Objectives

Who Should Complete this Module?

Module Outline

Introduction

Core Topics

Patient Portals

Meaningful Use and Patient Portals

HIPAA and Privacy for HIT

Patient Engagement

Promises and Perils of HIT

Presentations & Media

Literature Review

Putting It Into Practice

Post-Knowledge Check

Conclusion

HIT and Patient Care: How Technology Affects Our Patients

HIT and Patient Care: How Technology Affects Our Patients

Module Materials

How do practices engage their patients by using HIT?

Learning Objectives

Who Should Complete this Module?

Module Outline

Introduction

Core Topics Patient Portals Meaningful Use and Patient Portals HIPAA and Privacy for HIT Patient Engagement Promises and Perils of HIT

Presentations & Media

Literature Review

Putting It Into Practice

Post-Knowledge Check

Conclusion

HIT and Patient Care: How Technology Affects Our Patients

Core Topics

Patient Portals

Meaningful Use and Patient Portals

HIPAA and Privacy for HIT

Patient Engagement

Promises and Perils of HIT