Assignment Questions:

1. Provide examples of how we can utilize Health Information Technology to ( Promote the completeness of health data, (2) Encourage accuracy of health data and (3) Ensure the timeliness of health data. (Page

2. Research and describe at least one potential support incentive that would encourage the healthcare workforce to develop and maintain data quality and integrity as technology advances. (Page 1)

3. List the barriers to improved healthcare data quality and integrity as discussed within this article. Which of these four barrier do you feel is most important to address and why? (Page

4. With regard to Background and our Current Situation what laws and/or legislative actions have affected our nations ability to ensure data quality and integrity? Which do you feel are most important or have the most potential impact within healthcare? (Page 2 and

5. As discussed in the Current Situation, how do changes in our nation such as the eventual roll out of ICD-11 and CoVID-19 affect how we input, access and make use of data. How should we adjust for these changes and prepare for other changes that may affect our nation in the future within the healthcare setting?