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Which are the most significant financial reasons to implement an EHR or upgrade to the latest version of the current EHR? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Transition from ICD-9 codes to ICD-10 codes
  b. Migration from HIPAA 4010 Standards to 5010 Standards
  c. Certification of EHRs by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
  d. ARRA Meaningful Use requirements

Question 2

A system that incorporates evidence-based content and clinical decision support includes:
 
  a. building multiple aliases.
  b. using Tall Man lettering for select medications.
  c. enforcing the use of only CMS-approved abbreviations.
  d. providing real-time updates to the order item master.

Question 3

Which factor commonly interferes with the goal of successfully completing an EHR implementation that is on time and within budget?
 
  a. Scope creep
  b. Big Bang go-live
  c. An integrated EHR system
  d. Delayed transition to ICD-10 codes

Answer to #1

ANS: B, D
The ARRA Meaningful Use requirements provide a financial incentive for EHR adoption and the migration from HIPAA 4010 Standards to 5010 Standards can financially benefit an organization with increased acceptance of claims. The other options are benefits that do not have financial implications.

Answer to #2

ANS: B
Using Tall Man lettering for select medication is the only example of clinical decision support. Building multiple aliases, enforcing CMS-approved abbreviations, and providing real-time updates to the order item master are examples of building specific safety protocols into the EHR system.

Answer to #3

ANS: A
A Big Bang go-live, an integrated EHR system, and delayed transition to ICD-10 codes do not impact the success of completing an EHR implementation that is on time and within budget. The only factor that impacts the success of completing an EHR implementation that is on time and within budget is scope creep.

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