Impact of Information Systems on Acute Care Hospitals: Results from a Survey in the United States

  • Authors:

  • Myron Hatcher

  • Affiliations:

  • Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, California 93740

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Medical Systems
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

These results are from a survey of acute care hospitals in the United States. A random sample of 813 hospitals was selected with 115 responding and 33 incorrect addresses resulting in a 15% response rate. The purpose of the study was to measure the impact and future potential of information systems integration in the financial, medical, and administrative systems of the hospitals. Impact of Information Systems is measured in many ways. Questions about employee moral, reductions in employees, goals being met and overall satisfaction with the systems are asked and results analyzed. This information will provide a benchmark for hospitals to determine their information systems position and technology transfer planning. These analyses will lead to setting goals.