HIS play their part in a volatile and dynamic work environment

Few industries are as dynamic as health care

U.S. fee-for-service health system is trying to transition to value-based care while caring for aging, chronically ill population cost-effectively

Strong vision and leadership combined with functional HIS systems are needed to make this transition successfully

Questions

1. Summarize the phases of evolution of HIS systems including the difference between early uses and more recent applications.

2. Describe how these early uses were different or similar to your assumptions about how HIS began and evolved over time. What surprised the student should be included in their reflections.

3. Explain how HIS history informs current expectations about HIS uses in the future