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This book explores how healthcare organizations can use Information Technology (IT) to achieve better operational performance and strengthen their services. It explains how to move beyond applying technology to current practices, and use the enabling power of IT to redesign work processes to achieve high levels of performance. Thus it helps organizations to develop new strategic initiatives, some of which are based on information as an enterprise strategy. Topics covered include: • The structure of IT and how it can be used to manage clinical and management functions • How IT is used to position an organization in a competitive market • The management of information resources, including investing in IT, structure and staffing, and information security and ethics • How IT may impact the health system of the future, including an assessment of current policy initiatives Intended for students pursuing courses in hospital administration, the book would be equally useful to all professionals engaged in hospital and nursing administration.ISBN 8120330005
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Pages : 328
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