title: Future data needs for quality of care monitoring, DRG considerations, reimbursement and outcome measurement.
abstract: For nurses and vendors, the challenge to achieve a useful automated record involves becoming participants in the organizations defining the nursing component of the medical record. The development of systems that monitor costs, quality and access are means to better support nurses and other health professionals.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: McCormick
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms