Unit 1 DB: The Future of Health Information Systems

 Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

The chief information officer (CIO) of CTU (Colorado Technical University) Health Care wants you, the manager of the information systems department, to ensure that the employees within your department are aware of the challenges facing the department since the implementation of the electronic health record (EHR). Discuss the following:

• Discuss 5 major challenges that are currently facing the department.
• Discuss the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on these challenges.

 Note: Use APA style, and cite at least 2 scholarly references published within the last 5 years.