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Quadruple Aim

A Conceptual Framework

Improving the U.S. health care system requires four aims: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing per capita costs and improving care team well-being. HITEQ Center resources seek to provide content and direction aligned with the goals of the Quadruple Aim

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Resource Overview

This section includes various resources needed to ensure an effective implementation of HIE at the health center, including how to select the HIE to participate in, staffing and support needs, readiness assessment, and determining the value of the HIE to the health center.

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What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
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/ Categories: Emerging Technologies, Health Information Exchange, Implementation of HIE, Health IT Enabled QI

What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?

A HITEQ Explainer, Published October 2021

Robotic Process Automation (RPA), also known as digital process automation, involves software performing repetitive computer-based tasks automatically. Automated programs or ‘bots’ are programmed to replicate processes based on explicit sets of instructions and rules established by the programmer. RPAs emulate human tasks and can interact with other bots and software. Bots can log into applications, move files, complete forms, store data, and much more. 

Tasks that are well suited for RPA are manual, rule-based, not frequently changed, occur in high volume, and involve digital data. Processes that involve looking for a discrete piece of information in one location and then copying it or moving it into another location are a prime example in health centers.

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Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ Center staff with guidance from HITEQ Advisory Committee members and collaborators of the HITEQ Center.