THE EVOLUTION OF MEDICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
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https://doi.org/10.53555/eijmhs.v8i2.181Keywords:
MIM, Electronic Health Records, Interoperability, Data Security, AI in Healthcare, Big Data, Ethical ConsiderationsAbstract
Medical Information Management (MIM) oversees the collection, storage, retrieval, and utilization of healthcare data. Historically, MIM relied on manual record-keeping, which shifted to standardized forms in the early 20th century. The digital revolution in the late 20th century introduced Electronic Health Records (EHRs), streamlining data sharing and storage. As EHRs proliferated, interoperability became vital, leading to Health Information Exchanges. However, digital records also posed challenges in data security, prompting regulations like HIPAA. Presently, the integration of AI and big data in MIM offers diagnostic support and personalizes patient care. Future projections suggest global health data integration, but with this come ethical dilemmas, especially concerning AI's role in healthcare. This evolution from rudimentary records to sophisticated, interconnected systems exemplifies technological advancement in healthcare, emphasizing the balance between innovation and ethical considerations.
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