Information Technology for Healthcare Managers,

Description

Though healthcare is largely technology driven, the deployment of health information technology (HIT) has occurred in waves rather than a steady flow, and usually in response to government mandates. This emergent HIT strategy has culminated in highly complex and dynamic systems crafted over many years using products from multiple vendors. Healthcare organizations are now focused on big data aggregated from myriad data-producing applications both in and beyond the enterprise. Healthcare leaders must position themselves to leverage the new opportunities that arise from HIT’s ascendance and to mine the vast amount of available data for competitive advantage. Where can they turn for insight? With the unique advantage of both academic and real-world experience in HIT leadership, the authors of Information Technology for Healthcare Managers blend management theory, cutting-edge tech knowledge, and a thorough grounding in the healthcare applications of technology. Opinions abound on technology’s best uses for society, but healthcare organizations need more than opinion—they need knowledge and strategy. This book will help leaders combine tech savvy with business savvy for sustainable success in a dynamic environment. Copyright Page Brief Contents Detailed Contents Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Health Information Technology Strategic Alignment Chapter 1: Connecting the Strategic Dots: Does Health Information Technology Matter? Chapter 2: External Environment Chapter 3: Leadership: The Case of the Healthcare Chief Information Officer Chapter 4: Health Information Technology Governance and Decision Rights Part II: Operational Effectiveness Chapter 5: Health Information Technology Infrastructure, Standards, and Security Chapter 6: Health Information Technology Service Management Chapter 7: Health Information Technology Selection and Contract Management Chapter 8: Applications: Electronic Health Records Chapter 9: Applications: Management and Financial Systems Part III: Strategic Competitive Advantage Chapter 10: Health Information Technology Project Portfolio Management Chapter 11: Analytics Chapter 12: Health Information Technology Value Analysis Chapter 13: Concluding Comments: Likely Trends and High-Impact Factors List of Selected Abbreviations Glossary Index About the Authors