Imagine you are an HIM consultant who has been hired by a private practice to oversee the selection, implementation and adoption of an electronic health rec

Instructions: This discussion will be completed in two parts and will give you an opportunity to reflect upon this week's content and to interact with your classmates.

• Part 1 – Post your initial response to the discussion questions by Thursday at 11:59 pm
• Part 2 – Post substantive feedback to two (2) classmates by Sunday at 11:59 pm

Part 1 Initial Post: Contribute a substantive initial posting that demonstrates critical thinking and understanding of the subject matter presented. Imagine you are an HIM consultant who has been hired by a private practice to oversee the selection, implementation and adoption of an electronic health record for the practice. You are getting ready to have your kickoff meeting with the practice manager where you will discuss the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its impact on the success of the selection and implementation of the EHR. In your initial discussion response, explain what you would tell the practice manager about the SDLC, and its various stages. The goal is to ensure the practice manager understands the steps of the SDLC and its impact on the EHR adoption's success. Your initial response should be  >/= 150 words and include reference to this weeks learning material, external research, and/or personal experiences.

Part 2 Response Posts: Respond to at least two other class members with a substantive contribution that reflects critical thinking.