Answer 3of the following questions. Please remember to cite sources.

1. Why are administrative systems more evolved than clinical systems?

2. What features of handheld devices make them inappropriate for some medical computing applications?

3. What aspects of clinical applications support quality-management and cost-control programs?

4. Describe various functionalities of a pharmacy information system that can aid in reducing medication errors.

5. What are some ways that HIT contributes to patient satisfaction?

6. What challenges do legacy systems pose for enterprise system integration?

7. What is the purpose of the chargemaster?

8. How can centralized scheduling systems contribute to the financial bottom line?

9. List some of the key drivers and some of the challenges of employing telemedicine applications in a healthcare organization.