Advanced Information Management and the Application of Technology Western Governors University

A1. Advantages and Disadvantages of a System: While electronic health information systems were incorporated over a decade ago, there are still many advantages and disadvantages with using these systems. The use of these systems could make patient records easily accessible and help providers deliver a higher quality of care to patients (Menachemi &Collum, 2011). Some advantages of health information systems include accessibility to records, removal of poor penmanship, care provided in a safe and efficient manner, elimination of errors, and better collaboration between providers and outside facilities (Menachemi &Collum, 2011). Health information systems can help the provider with...