One of the earliest means of HIT automation was the administrative functions of patient billing and patient registration, and later attempts included automated lab results, CPOE, and CDS.
false. see https://www.healthcatalyst.com/healthcare-information-systems-past-present-future
One of the major challenges and obstacles for providers is timeliness and efficiency of access to patient information.
Its true? it was a major obstacle the timeless access in patient information
The statement is true. One of the earliest applications of health information technology (HIT) automation was indeed in administrative functions such as patient billing and patient registration. As technology advanced, automated systems for tasks like lab result management, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and clinical decision support (CDS) were also developed. These advancements aimed to streamline healthcare operations and improve patient care quality.
