This report provides a comprehensive analysis of healthcare policy and law, focusing on Parklands Hospital. It begins with an overview of the hospital's organizational structure, detailing the roles of the board of members, CEO, and senior executives within a vertical management framework. The report then delves into the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, explaining its impact on Parklands Hospital, particularly in relation to electronic health records (EHRs) and patient privacy, including compliance with HIPAA regulations and the implications of data breaches. A feasibility plan is presented for protecting patient records, outlining steps for research, documenting requirements, identifying solutions, and risk assessment. The report concludes by justifying the use of information technology to enhance patient services, providing a table of the pros and cons of IT in healthcare, emphasizing improved access to information, system efficiency, and patient safety.
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