Information Systems for Healthcare Management 8th Revised edition [Kõva köide]

This volume offers an overview of healthcare information technology, viewing its management as a combination of technology, information, and manpower leadership. It addresses the effects of the external environment and government policies on its evolution; the role of chief information officers; governance and decision rights; the basics of hardware, software, and communication systems; types of operational, management, and clinical applications; electronic health records and management/administrative systems; project portfolio management; the knowledge-enabled organization; and the value of healthcare information technology for an organization. This edition revises each chapter to reflect trends and challenges in the field and the implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other federal laws. It also has a new chapter on systems selection and contract management, new examples, an updated glossary, and a list of abbreviations. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)