The purpose of this assignment is to identify and analyze the needs of an EHR in a clinical setting in order to determine a potential solution to an EHR problem.
Read the “Integrated Case Study“, “Oncology North: Navigator Intake Paper Form” and “Oncology South: Oncology Navigator Intake Form” resources prior to beginning the assignment and use the information in the resource to write a 750-1,000 word paper that provides answers to the following questions:
- What are the problems identified in the EHR?
- What are the gaps resulting from the identified problems?
- What are some opportunities to expand or develop the capabilities of the EHR?
- What developments could be made to the clinical workflow setting?
- What is a potential solution to the identified EHR problem?
Cite at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed resources in your analysis.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
https://www.cio.com/article/
https://healthit.ahrq.gov/
https://bmcmedinformdecismak.
Requirements: 750-1,000 word
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The problems identified prompted the performance of a gap analysis. This analysis led to the discovery of three significant gaps that should be addressed to improve the efficacy of the electronic health records platform. One of these gaps revolves around prior authorization of cancer patients before they come into contact with a cancer specialist for treatment of their ailment. Cancer treatment is quite costly, which then makes it harder for patients to afford such treatment. Such an aspect prompts patients to seek insurance coverage to cover these costs. The net effect of this phenomenon is that health care providers have to seek prior authorization from insurance companies before starting any treatment protocols for cancer patients. The current EHR platform does not allow the two programs to coordinate their efforts, especially when it
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