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Joan M Kiel

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PubMed2005

The digital divide: Internet and e-mail use by the elderly.

The elderly are the fastest growing population group. Along with their rise in numbers is their volume of use of health care services, in both number and intensity. Since many elderly live alone, can their independence be maintained such that health care costs can decrease? With the rise in technology utilization, specifically the Internet, can the elderly utilize the Internet for health care purposes? Survey methodologies conducted for this study showed that the elderly can learn to use computers and are looking for methods to stay connected and be informed. Further longitudinal research is needed to measure clinical outcomes.

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PubMed2005

Web-based communication to enhance outcomes: a case study in patient relations.

As the volume of available resources on the Internet continues to expand, more people turn to the Web first when researching healthcare topics and conditions. In fact, nearly three quarters--73 percent--of 12,000 Internet users in a recent survey conducted by Gomez Advisors Inc., a Lincoln, Mass.-based research and consulting company, reported that they had researched a health condition on the Web. Conducting research on a particular health condition on the Internet often yields vast amounts of information, much of it not relevant, specific, or even accurate. Therefore, it is important to tailor a search to elicit results that will be the most precise to a specific situation. Web sites that use "push technology," such as targeted e-mail, rather than a passive site that must be visited and surfed through, offer a more effective way of obtaining "just-in-time" information. Such sites are able to reach people with pertinent information that will spark their interest, assist them in formulating questions when speaking to their physicians, and, above all, improve their own well-being. This article discusses a particular push technology strategy, how outcomes information was obtained to validate the strategy, and the results for a particular healthcare diagnosis.

Communication↗
PubMed2004

HIPAA implementation: measuring change and quality improvement.

Implementing appropriate practices to achieve compliance with HIPAA regulations is a multifaceted task. Implementation is a work in progress because the regulations are in various stages of release. As complex working environments, healthcare organizations must consider the individual roles of their staff in devising an appropriate and effective HIPAA strategy.

Delivery of Health Care↗
PubMed2002

Combining mandatory health insurance and medical savings accounts.

The American tradition of freedom of choice is mirrored exceptionally well in the health care industry. The consequences of this system are the highest health care costs in the world and 38.7 million uninsured. Implementation of mandatory, high-deductible health insurance in conjunction with a medical savings account for every resident could have several benefits, and it may engender bipartisan support.

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Electronic managed care: the utilization of information technology in a managed care environment.

Health care managers must use information technology in managed care negotiations with all players in the managed care model-employers, managed care organizations, providers, and patients. Information technology effectuates these negotiations, provides a value added to all those involved in terms of efficiency and communication, and helps managers remain within regulations. This article describes each phase of the managed care model and how information technology is used. It also provides an operational overview of how to integrate the technology into health care settings.

Health Facility Administrators↗
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Halfway there? Check to see if you are: six of 11 health insurance portability and accountability act rules are set.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act contains 11 rules, 6 of which have been released to date. Within each of the rules are numerous actions to be implemented. This article reviews those actions and provides health care managers with what exactly needs to be done to be in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act effectively and efficiently.

Computer Security↗