Health information technology is used to improve the quality of healthcare by providing clinicians with access to patient data, facilitating communication between providers, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

While EHRs can improve patient safety, communication between providers, and patient satisfaction, they do not necessarily reduce healthcare costs.

Health information exchange (HIE) is the electronic exchange of health information between different healthcare providers, such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Telehealth is primarily used to provide healthcare services to patients in remote areas who may not have access to traditional healthcare services.

Personal health records (PHRs) are not a type of health information technology, but rather a tool that allows patients to manage their own health information.

Health informatics is the use of health information technology to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare.

User acceptance is not a challenge associated with the use of health information technology.

Clinical decision support (CDS) is the use of health information technology to support clinical decision-making.

Telehealth does not necessarily increase patient safety.

A patient portal is an electronic system that allows patients to access their health information and communicate with their healthcare provider.

Patient education materials are not a type of clinical decision support (CDS) tool.

Health information management (HIM) is the use of health information technology to improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery.

International HIE is not a type of health information exchange (HIE) network.

Public health informatics is the use of health information technology to support public health surveillance.

Telehealth is not a type of health information technology used in nursing.