Health Information Technology (Health IT)
Health information technology (Health IT) encompasses a wide range of products and systems, including software, hardware and infrastructure, that are used to support the collection, storage and exchange of patient data throughout the clinical practice of medicine. Electronic medical or health records, practice management systems and electronic prescribing are all Health IT applications.
The decision to implement Health IT into your practice is a major one and taking the first step can be overwhelming. The AMA offers information and resources to help you understand the benefits, risks, challenges and costs of Health IT before you begin the selection process.
To successfully implement Health IT, you must evaluate your practice’s needs, select an application that meets them, implement the program and train staff to ensure the effective use of the technology.
