Healthcare Institution Information Management

Author: (USA) Mario / (USA) MacLean / Wang Xin / Fu Yingying
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book summarizes the practical experience of over 30 years in the informatization management of foreign medical institutions. It not only comprehensively elaborates on the basic functions of medical institution information systems from a technical perspective but also effectively guides hospital managers and relevant experts in planning and selecting information management systems suitable for their specific situations from the perspective of medical institutions. The purpose of this book is to help readers understand the application of information technology in healthcare environments. Although the content discusses mature informatization issues in foreign medical institutions, it also holds significant reference value for Chinese medical institutions undergoing transformation. It not only helps readers understand the general process and key issues of informatization in medical institutions but also sparks deep reflection on how to use information technology to genuinely improve the management and service levels of Chinese hospitals. Therefore, healthcare industry managers and relevant professionals can all benefit from the concepts, methods, and skills elaborated in this book. It is particularly important for medical institution managers, chief information officers, and professionals engaged in information management planning, selection, implementation, and service support. This book can serve as teaching material or an important reference for high-level and middle-level managers of national medical institutions, hospital management professionals and teachers/students of medical schools, and participants in hospital management training programs offered by business management colleges. At the same time, it can also benefit the management consultants and technical consultants of national medical institution service information enterprises, researchers of management consulting companies, and self-study enthusiasts interested in medical institution informatization.