1. Briefly discuss the role of the Joint Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance in ensuring quality of care in the United States.

2. Compare and contrast between licensure, certification, and accreditation process.

3. Discuss 3 importance of the healthcare IT standards in the future of the US health care delivery system.

4. Discuss 3 major initiatives taken by the federal government that have impacted positively on the development of healthcare IT.

5. Discuss the processes for developing an IT strategy.