The Impact of Relevant Ethical Business Principles and Industry Best Practices on the Use of Health Care Information Technology

Health Information Management (HIM) professionals bear ethical obligations including safeguarding privacy, disclosing information appropriately, and maintaining the integrity of health information systems (AHIMA Code of Ethics, n.d.). Acting with integrity, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring a supportive working environment are paramount.

Ensuring HIM System Evaluation Strategy Meets Merit-Based Incentive Program Guidelines

Evaluation strategies for HIM systems must adhere to Merit-Based Incentive Program guidelines, considering factors such as Medicare Part B charges and patient encounters (How MACRA Changes HIM, n.d.). CMS utilizes claims data to determine clinician eligibility, emphasizing adherence to program criteria.

References

AHIMA Code of Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://bok.ahima.org/doc?oid=105098#.XqgkdVdKgdU

How MACRA Changes HIM. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://library.ahima.org/doc?oid=302051#.XqgxZFdKgdU