H-IT & Health Equity
What are 3 potential benefits of health IT?
Lower costs, increase efficiency, reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, optimize reimbursement, etc.
T/F The implementation of EHRs has been seamless for the majority of hospitals around the country.
False!
At the beginning of the case, what major healthcare legislation (passed during the Obama administration) did the Midwest Health System aim to satisfy through its IT implementation initiatives?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
What gap in the digital health space did Maven fill?
Pregnancy and postpartum continuum of care
From the Twine case, we know that in 2011, chronic diseases were responsible for what % of US deaths?
70%
Daily Double!
What are the three levels of the digital divide?
Level 1: who has access to technologies and who does not
Level 2: disparities in technology literacy
Level 3: disparities in health outcomes related to technology use
What global phenomenon has caused the rapid adoption of telemedicine?
COVID-19 Pandemic
What are 3 primary systems used in the Midwest IT system?
Cerner CPOE, McKesson STAR, Nebo Passport, EC2000, ProCON, PeopleSoft, etc.
What were 2 steps in the provider vetting process for Maven?
Technical skills with a quiz, practice exercise, interview with a practicing Maven provider, and reference checks.
Which of the following is a team project topic this semester?
Digital Health for Gen-Z and Millenial Student Information Services
Digital Health for Non-Binary Gen-Z and Millenial People
Digital Behavioral Health for Gen-Z and Millenials
Digital Behavioral Health for Gen-Z and Millenials
Who said this quotation, "This is a team that is going to help restore your faith in America’s place in the frontier of science and discovery.”
President Joe Biden
Daily Triple!
Who serves as a research investigator for the VA Boston Healthcare system focused on aligning the relational and virtual components of care and care coordination for US Veterans?
Our very own Dr. Garvin!
Name 3 of the IT concerns that the leaders of Midwest were dealing with.
Incorrect billing, data theft, fraud, abuse, HIPPA compliance requirements, data integrity, etc.
According to the Maven case, what are 3 threats to the telehealth industry?
The complex and fragmented regulatory environment, inconsistent reimbursement policies, the potential for liability, HIPAA compliance concerns, etc.
Daily Double!
According to the Maven case, what was the predicted global telemedicine market size in 2021?
$41.2 Billion
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected which populations?
Historically marginalized in health care and public health, including low-income and POC
What is the difference between telehealth and remote patient monitoring?
While “telehealth” broadly refers to all health care activities that are conducted through telecommunications technology, remote patient monitoring involves the collection, transmission, evaluation, and communication of patient health data from electronic devices.
T/F, The mission of Midwest is, "to offer provider-focused care and to create an environment that promotes profits and service."
False! "to provide patient-focused care and to create an environment that promoted healing and service."
What are the names of the 2 ways that users can engage with the Maven platform?
D2C product Maven Marketplace
B2B product Maven Maternity, Fertility, Adoption, and Surrogacy
Is the birth year 1997 classified as a Gen-Z or Millenial?
Technically Gen-Z, but on behalf of everyone born in 1997, we have no idea what the obsession with TikTok is
Daily Double!
According to Brewer et al., (week 1) what are the names of 2 community-engagement research initiatives aimed at enacting social justice for disadvantaged communities through improved health and receipt of high-quality care?
Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health (FAITH!)
Peer and Technology-Supported Self Management Training (Peer-TECH)
What are 2 federal laws and policies that accelerated EHR use?
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of the Midwest internal audit group
Evaluate risks and design controls
Support pro-fraud programs
Monitor the status of audit exceptions
Support pro-fraud programs
What are 2 sources of information that inform the total price point of a product according to Melissa Frieswich, healthcare benefits and insurance expert?
Marketplace forces, competition, actual expenses incurred to innovate/maintain the business, overhead for servicing, and profit margins.
What are 3 components of our design thinking process?
Defining the problem, market sizing, journey mapping, go to market strategy, persona development, and user interview