Administrative Healthcare Data

Chapter 12: Future Healthcare Data Issues

Introduction

Impact of the Affordable Care Act

Transparency in Pricing

ICD-10

Patient Centered Medical Home

Accountable Care Organization

Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Evolving Patient Medical Records

Electronic Medical Record

Electronic Health Record

Personal Health Record

Meaningful Use

Global Billing

All Payer Claims Database

Conclusion

Introduction

By now you must be convinced that the U.S. healthcare system and the data it generates are incredibly complex. While the future is uncertain, we can expect the data to grow in complexity and volume. Mandated new approaches to care delivery, transparency in prices, and improved payment mechanisms make it imperative that the healthcare industry continue to find ...