Examine the effect of health informatics on the healthcare industry and on the individual.

Examination should include

• the definition of health informatics
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Links to an external site.
• the effect of technology on the delivery of health care
• the cost of technology on the delivery of health care
• cybersecurity concerns in health care
• Internet uses and vulnerabilities
• mobile applications’ uses and vulnerabilities
• health insurance concerns (e.g., explanation of benefits [EOB], Health Savings Account [HSA]
• the electronic health record (EHR)
• the availability of medical and pharmaceutical information
• the National Library of Medicine
• medical support groups
• community service projects and volunteer opportunities
• communication with healthcare professionals.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does one know that health information is being safeguarded on the Internet?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the availability of medical information on the Internet?
• How can one determine which sites are reputable for accurate and updated medical information?