AHIMA January 25, 2022
This article is the last installment of a four-part series on the most important topics for health information professionals to be aware of in 2022. View part one, two, and three.
Digital advancements have significantly transformed the way we communicate, interact, and conduct business. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a paradigm shift in the modalities used to provide health care. Care that was once provided in brick-and-mortar locations is now being delivered with the help of technology, such as telemedicine. Health information technology (IT) has immense potential for improving access, retention, and quality through innovative solutions in service delivery as well as contributing to cost reduction. Healthcare is gradually embracing the potential of technology in closing equity gaps. Also, health IT...