Advanced Information Management & The Application of Technology C791 Task 1 Advantages and Disadvantages of a System A health information system (HIS) is a rather simplistic term which refers to a system that is designed to manage electronic healthcare data, such as a patients electronic medical record (EMR). The HIS is used to collect, store, process, and transmit this private and sensitive information. The HIS is a valuable tool that aids providers and administrative staff in ensuring a flawless patient experience from beginning to end. When implementing a new HIS, four components should be considered: usability, interoperability, scalability, and compatibility. Usability refers to the quality of a users experience when interacting with the HIS. It is directly...