Reviewing the Benefits and Costs of Electronic Health Records and Associated Patient Safety Technologies

Authors:
Nir Menachemi;Robert G. Brooks
Affiliations:
Division of Health Affairs, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FSU College of Medicine, Tallahassee;Division of Health Affairs, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FSU College of Medicine, Tallahassee
Venue:
Journal of Medical Systems
Year:
2006

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Abstract

In the current paper, we describe the challenges in measuring return on investment (ROI) and review published ROI studies on health IT. In addition, given the absence of a robust ROI literature base, we review the general benefits and potential costs of various health IT applications including electronic health records (EHRs), computerized physicians order entry (CPOE) systems, and clinical decision support systems (CDSS). We conclude that articles examining these benefits are much more common than studies examining ROI itself. This trend suggests the early stage of this knowledge base. Additional research utilizing broader perspectives and multidisciplinary techniques will be needed before a better understanding of ROI from health IT is achieved.