The Role of Health Information Technology in Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors in American Hospitals

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@article{1708047,
      author = {Emmanuel Quainoo},
      title = {The Role of Health Information Technology in Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors in American Hospitals},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {10},
      pages = {1097-1110},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708047.pdf},
      abstract = {Health Information Technology (HIT) has revolutionized healthcare delivery across the globe, enhancing the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of care. This paper examines the role of HIT in improving healthcare delivery by exploring five prominent case studies from leading healthcare institutions. The study highlights the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR), Telemedicine, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Analytics in driving better patient outcomes, reducing errors, optimizing resources, and streamlining healthcare workflows. Key outcomes across the case studies include improved patient care, enhanced communication among healthcare teams, reduced readmission rates, and better population health management. Through the analysis of Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Intermountain Healthcare, Partners HealthCare (Mass General Brigham), and Johns Hopkins Medicine, the paper emphasizes the transformative impact of integrated health technologies on modern healthcare practices. The findings underscore the growing importance of HIT in achieving operational excellence and advancing patient-centered care.},
      keywords = {Health Information Technology, Electronic Health Records, Telemedicine, Artificial Intelligence, Patient Care, Healthcare Efficiency.},
      month = {April},
  }