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Why does the government want to see our private medical records?

HopeHealth — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:25:05 +0000

Patient doctor privacy is big with people. they want to front doctors 40 thousand to start electronic records, isn’t this to much intrusion, and why is this in the health care bill?

Future of Health Records

HopeHealth — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:24:50 +0000

Eclipsys CEO Philip Pead how electronic health records are in the future of health care. March 25, 2010 on Fox Business Channel

SOS4Life – Health Records

HopeHealth — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:31:17 +0000

Check out SOS4Life – Health Records. SOS4Life is your personal, international electronic Health Records and is now available for iPhones. Write us your comments to records@sos4life.net or visit us on-line at www.sos4life.net

Which hospital job should I pursue? Medical Records or Hospital Unit Clerk, Billing, Nursing, etc. . . ?

HopeHealth — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:28:18 +0000

I was thinking of taking either the “Hospital Unit Clerk” or the “Medical Records Clerk” course which focuses on compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records of hospital & clinic patients. I would also take an “Electronic Health Records” course which teaches the theory & hands-on application needed to work in todays medical office. I was considering the “Central Sterile Technician” course, but it seems that Surgical Technicians primarily hold these jobs.

After completing the above, I would then pursue either the “Medical Transcriptionist” or the “Medical Coding Certificate”. Both are online courses through the school, and require an internship. I felt this field would be the best choice based on my previous experience. Although I have not worked in a medical office I was a Project Manager for Fedex Kinkos for over three years. I have strong “business/office” skills, and am a very detail-oriented, organized individual.

There is also a “Certified CNA” course & a “Home Caregiver Program”, and I would take both. I was thinking of pursuing the Practical Nurse program next fall, since I would only need 9 classes. However, I don’t know if I can handle collecting blood or administering IV’s, if required. For some reason, the idea has always bothered me. However, I know I could earn more as an LPN, and maybe this fear of “pricking others” would pass.

What would your advice be? I am seeking a position that is in demand, and pays at least 30K. Should I take the Hospital Unit Clerk or the Medical Records Clerk course, and then take Medical Coding or Medical Transcription. Or should I continue to consider the LPN route. Honestly, I would be happiest in an office environment doing clerical tasks.
Or should I perhaps consider the Medical Assistant program, instead of the Medical Coding certificate. What would look better to a potential employer, and is the earning potential the same?

Allocation of Costs to Electronic Health Records by Alemi

HopeHealth — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:26:22 +0000

This presentation uses activity based costing to allocate a portion of the cost of operating an organization to an electronic health record. This presentation is prepared by Farrokh Alemi, Ph.D. as part of an open online resource maintained by Georgetown University on Health Information Systems. The full resource is at georgetownhealthsystems.com