The Strategic Application of Information Technology in Health Care Organizations
Edition: 2 edition
Series: The Jossey-Bass Health Series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: February 8, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780787959876
Subjects: Computing and Information Technology; Health systems & services; Medical / Nursing; Health services administration; Medical; Planning; Allied Health Services - Medical Technology; Health Care Delivery; Medical / Administration; Administration; Information Technology; Strategic planning
First sentence: Strategy, as an art, science, and practice, has been a centerpiece of management and information technology (IT) literature and discussion for many years and will remain a major management concern for the foreseeable future.
Description: "Information technology is a critical factor in the success of strategic planning for health care organizations. If health care organizations are to thrive in the highly competitive health care marketplace, they must invest in and develop their information technology (IT) capabilities." "This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Strategic Application of Information Technology in Health Care Organizations offers health care executives and managers a balanced analysis of health care information systems. Written by John Glaser - a renowned expert in the field of health care information technology - this important resource shows health care professionals how to use IT to reduce costs, respond to the demands of managed care, develop a continuum of care, and manage and improve the quality of service to patients, payers, and physicians."--Jacket.