HIT Module
Virtual Classroom courses (VCs):
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HIT-101: Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIT) |
This VC is an introduction to Health Information Technology (HIT) and provides an overview of the general concepts associated with HIT (such as ePrescribing, EHR, EMR, PHR, HIE, and RHIOs) by tracing its evolution through both government programs and the healthcare industry. After introducing learners to the role of HIT in regards to the stakeholders and current technological developments, the course will then highlight how government programs, like the VA, IHS, Medicare, and Medicaid, have changed because of both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. |
Online Course |
2 Hour |
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HIT-102: EHR and HIE Essentials |
This VC offers learners a better understanding of two key components of the HIT initiative facilitated by the HITECH Act: Electronic Health Records (EHR), and Health Information Exchange (HIE). It examines the national roles of both as well as the role of Medicaid in adopting these technologies into business processes (MMIS through MITA) and the State Medicaid Health Plan (SMHP). This course also examines EHR use, technologies and incentive programs for Meaningful Use (MU), various HIE technologies, architectures and infrastructures that will meet the national objectives through the expansion of the NHIN, and the provider adoption incentive program. |
Online Course |
1.5 Hours |
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HIT-103: ARRA and Medicaid |
This VC equips learners with a better understanding of the federal government’s long-term goals for HIT adoption and state Medicaid program expansion. This course examines how the HITECH Act within ARRA encourages national adoption of HIT. It also highlights several of the act’s provisions including federally funded incentive programs, meaningful use criteria, Health Information Technology Extension Center (HITREC) support, Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC) guidance, workforce training, healthcare quality and technology standards, HIPAA regulations in the HIT environment, and HITECH structure for the relationship between Medicaid and HIT. |
Online Course |
1.5 Hours |
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HIT-104: Medicaid Provider EHR Incentive Payment Program |
This VC educates learners about SMHPs, specifically the Medicaid Provider EHR Incentive Payment Program, and how the funding mechanisms pertain to the national objectives for HIT and Medicaid. This course will examine the changes to Medicaid’s regulatory environment, the SMHP planning process, incentive program development, and how these changes impact the needs and concerns of the provider community. |
Online Course |
1.5 Hours |