TOPIC 1
Given the disparate systems that must be considered in an HMIS (clinical, management, strategic decision support and eHealth applications), select two of the areas and address some of the specific issues that managers and HMIS developers should prepare to address? Please support your response with a supporting reference.
TOPIC 2
As a department manager you have been asked to identify areas within your organization in need of change, based on the implications of the new regulatory compliance issues. Describe your approach in selecting the HMIS area first prioritized for change (i.e., clinical, management, strategic decision support, or eHealth applications). Outline the considerations for identifying a potential vendor for these services. Please support your response with two references.
Textbook
1. Adaptive Health Management Information Systems: Concepts, Cases, and Practical Applications Read chapters 1 and 2.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jonesandbartlett/2010/adaptive-health-management-information-systems_-concepts-cases-and-practical-applications_ebook_3e.php
1. 2008 CIO Survey Results – CIOs Predict Future Trends Review the “2008 CIO Survey Results – CIOs Predict Future Trends,” located on the Health Data Management website for background and assistance in completing the assignment in this topic.
http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/CIO_Survey/
2. Optional: 2012 HIMSS Leadership Survey Senior IT Executive Results For additional historical context to assist you in completeing the assignment in this topic, the following is recommended:
“2012 HIMSS Leadership Survey Senior IT Executive Results,” located on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society website.
http://www.himss.org/files/HIMSSorg/content/files/2012FINAL%20Leadership%20Survey%20with%20Cover.pdf
3. Optional: 25th Annual 2014 HIMSS Leadership Survey Results
For additional background and context to assist you in completing the assignment in this topic, the following is recommended:
“25th Annual 2014 HIMSS Leadership Survey Results,” located on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society website.
http://www.himss.org/ResourceLibrary/genResourceDetailPDF.aspx?ItemNumber=28519
4. Optional: Survey: Healthcare Saw Budget Increase in First Quarter of 2009
For additional information, the following is recommended:
“Survey: Healthcare Saw Budget Increase in First Quarter of 2009,” by Merrill, located on the Healthcare IT News website.
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/survey-healthcare-saw-budget-increase-first-quarter-2009/
5. Optional: Transforming IT – The CIO as Clinical Transformation Champion For additional information, the following is recommended:
“Transforming IT – The CIO as Clinical Transformation Champion,” by Arlotto, from Healthcare Information and Management Systems (2006).
http://www.himss.org/files/HIMSSorg/content/files/08_column_Leadership.pdf CA 360 Lecture 1
TEXTBOOK
1. Adaptive Health Management Information Systems: Concepts, Cases, and Practical Applications
Read chapters 1 and 2.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jonesandbartlett/2010/adaptive-health-management-information-systems_-concepts-cases-and-practical-applications_ebook_3e.php
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