Below is a summary of Rob’s EHR activity during his five days in the hospital. As the medical and health services manager, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that Rob receives the best overall care possible. You will also compile Rob’s bills, consisting of his tests, procedures, room charges, supplies and medications. Using his EHRs and Internet research, answer the questions and be prepared to discuss the responses with the rest of Rob’s healthcare team.

To determine the cost of Rob’s PCP and hospital inpatient stay, you will need the following:

• MHSM – Bill (which includes both a ED and inpatient statement)
• MHSM – Bill Reference
• Rob’s EHR – PCP Chart
• Virtual Physical Exam
• Rob’s EHR – Inpatient Chart (link below)

1. Use the blank copy of Rob’s PCP and Inpatient bills and the Bill Reference to calculate his costs. In his EHRs, look for costs in the areas of labs, pathology, medications (be sure to pay attention to how many times during his stay each was administered) and diagnostics. You may need to do additional Internet research. Some helpful sites are www.healthcarebluebook.com, www.fairhealthconsumer.org and www.pharmacychecker.com.