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Other title: | Austin and Boxerman's information systems for healthcare management.
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Other authors / contributors: | Smaltz, Detlev H. (Detlev Herb), author.
Slovensky, Donna J. (Donna Jean), author.
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ISBN: | 9781567936322 1567936326 9781567935998 1567935990 1567937470 9781567937473
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Notes: | Revision of: Austin and Boxerman's information systems for healthcare management.-- 7th ed. / Gerald L. Glandon, Detlev H. Smaltz, Donna J. Slovensky. ©2008. Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-393) and index. English. Online resource; title from digital title page (EbscoHost platform, viewed April 24, 2014).
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Summary: | This book covers the knowledge necessary to understand healthcare information technology (HIT) and HIT management. It explores areas for basic awareness or competency, including hardware, software, and communication systems; operational, management, and clinical applications; and selection, implementation, and valuation. This revised edition includes coverage of: forces that will drive future change and potentially have profound impacts on HIT; the role that government policy and healthcare reform play in influencing HIT; HIT governance and strategic planning in healthcare organizations; an overview of an information system and possible configurations that will support clinical service delivery and the associated business processes; key operational and tactical processes that are critical to maximizing HIT efficiencies and effectiveness; EHR applications and financial applications; and the major techniques used to evaluate an HIT investment. --
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Other form: | Print version: Glandon, Gerald L. Information systems for healthcare management. Eighth edition 9781567935998
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