Content Bibliography

• Dennis, J. C. (2000). Privacy and Confidentiality of Health Information. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.


This resource was valuable to IT because it was focused on security and privacy issues involving the HIT field.


• Finn, N. B., & Bria, W. F. (2009). Digital Communication in Medical Practice. Health Informatics Series. London: Springer London.


I found this book to be helpful in finding out what kind of technology is being talked about and planned for the future. I found this work to be especially helpful in the use of RFID technology.


• Girosi, F., Meili, R., & Scoville, R. (2005). Extrapolating Evidence of Health Information Technology Saving and Costs. Arlington, VA: Rand.


This particular book was created to discuss the topic of expenses in implementing modern technology in the health information field of study. I think this book is important because the cost of new technology is often a drawback to companies when considering whether or not to make an investment.


• Hersh, W., (2004). Health Care Information Technology Progress and Barriers. The Journal of the American Medical Association, 292. Retrieved from http://jama.amaassn.org.mutex.gmu.edu/content/292/18/2273.full.pdf+html?sid=550e4985-d27b-4668-adff- 9c7718a5ab84. Date Retrieved: 2 October 2011


Using this journal was particularly interesting because the article was written by a doctor. Having an article written by someone who deals with HIT in their career is important to ensure a broad understanding of the subject.


• Hoffman, B. R. (Ed.). (2009). Health Care Costs: causes, effects, & control. Health Care Issues, Costs and Access Series. New York: Nova Science Publishers.


This was another book that gave me useful information about the expense in IT technology and whether the technology is beneficial or not. The book also contained a lot of information on emerging technologies in the HIT field of study.


• Lehmann, H.P., Abbot, P.A., Roderer, N. K., Rothschild, A., Mandell, S., Ferrer, J. A., Miller, R. E., et al.(Eds.). (2006). Aspects of Electronic Health Record Systems. Health Informatics Series (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Science.


Using this book was critical in understand the use of electronic medical records. This book had both the positive and negative side to implementing EMRs in clinics and hospitals.


• United States: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Retrieved from http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/community/healthit_hhs_gov__home/1204 Date Retrieved: 2 October 2011.


I personally thought this website was eye opening. I did not even realize the HIT was such an important topic that the U.S. government had an entire office dedicated to helping people understand HIT and develop its use.


• United States: Report to the Congress: New Approaches in Medicare. (Chapter 7) Retrieved from http://www.medpac.gov/publications%5Ccongressional_reports%5CJune04_ch7.pdf Date Retrieved: 2 October 2011


An important document that focuses on HIT issues that have recently been discussed in congress. As an individual who comes into contact with health care regularly this document reminds the reader that our government is discussing HIT and trying to improve a system that is in desperate need of help.

Picture Reference

• "Stethoscope" clipart on intro.html page is obtained from Microsoft 2007 clipart. (retrieved 11/13/2011)


This clipart is relevant to my research because it is relevant to the field of heath.


• "RX" clipart on history.html page is obtained from Microsoft 2007 Clipart. (retrieved 11/13/2011)


This clipart is relevant to the research I did because it is a symbol used for prescription medication.