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The most important fiction of information technology(IT) for the managed care organization is to support the business of the managed care organization (MCO), and how the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the (MCO) is a vital management consideration. A well-function IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (e.g., costs). The IT department should design, implement, and operate the systemsthat run the MCO. Efficiency is the hallmark of a good system.
Your task as the manager of the MCO is to determine what the IT department in your organization should consist of, what its function will be, and what critical elements will be turned over to the IT department.
Complete the following.
Describe the key elements of an information system for an MCO. What elements are different than for a physician office or group?
Describe the technology that you think the MCO would need to operate fully
Propose a specific electronic health record(EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) program that is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) complaint. Describe the essential functions, costs, and projected saving for the MCO.
Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of insourcing versus outsourcing your IT needs, and make a final recommendation based on that evaluation.
Instructions for this assignment should be written in a APA Format with reference for work assigned.
Assignment should be 5-7 pages not including, Heading, Abstract and reference page.