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Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the importance of health information technology (HIT) standards in the delivery of health care in the United States. Write a 750-1,000 word paper summarizing the following criteria:
- Discuss the top five reasons standards are vital in the U.S. health care system.
- Choose one of the most vital HIT standards for your current or previous organization. Discuss how the standard influences the organization. Some examples of HIT standards are: FHIR, HL7, IHE, C-CDA, QRDA, and HQFM. Refer to HealthIT.gov/Health IT Standards for more information.
- Choose a standard you believe needs improvement. Discuss the effect of the standard and propose a solution for its improvement.
Cite three to five scholarly sources within the last 5 years in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide