Ray Scott, head of Arkansas’ Office of Health Information Technologies, spoke last week at the Clinton School to about the state’s efforts to promote the relationship between health care and technology.
Scott was quick to point out that though we may not all have the technological expertise, we can understand the uses and benefits of technology. He emphasized the office’s efforts to improve healthcare quality throughout the state with the use of new technologies, such as electronic medical records.
The lack of communication among physicians complicates the healthcare system, Scott said. The technologies being implemented across the state will help connect medical professionals with each other and their patients, he said.
Technological advancement and understanding are important for Arkansas’s healthcare system. Without it, precious resources and time will continue to be wasted, Scott said. The Office of Health Information Technologies is working towards a more inclusive and patient-centered approach to health care, he said.
This post was written by Clinton School student Maggie Carroll.