Information Systems for Healthcare Management, Sixth Edition [Hardcover]

Charles J. Austin (Author), Stuart B. Boxerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1567932029 | ISBN-13: 978-1567932027 | Publication Date: January 2003 | Edition: 6

...provide sufficient technical detail on computer hard- ware, software, networks, & telecommunications to enable the manager to become conversant with modern information technology & its use in healthcare organizations

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Charles J. Austin, Ph.D. is a retired university professor and administrator. He has served in numerous academic leadership positions including President of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University, Commerce), Vice President for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern University, and Dean of Graduate Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

Stuart B. Boxerman, D.Sc. is associate professor and Director of the Health Administration Program at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. He teaches courses in quantitative methods and health information systems. Current research activities include improvement of patient care delivery processes, benefits of decision support systems, applications of simulation modelling, and the quantification of the value of information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 353 pages
• Publisher: Health Administration Press; 6 edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567932029
• ISBN-13: 978-1567932027
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Medical Books > Administration & Medicine Economics > Hospital Administration

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, September 18, 2004

By 

Dogs Rule - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Systems for Healthcare Management, Sixth Edition (Hardcover)

I paid $97.00 for this newly released book. Pages 23-54 are missing and I have little time to deal with a complaint and return process. In skimming the book, it gives a basic intro, overview of computer hardware/software, data management; applications, project management, and future directions. This information is available in less expensive textbooks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book, July 17, 2009

By 

J. Carbone "J.C." (Boston) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Information Systems for Healthcare Management, Sixth Edition (Hardcover)

I am currently an IT analyst in a Health Care setting and an avid reader. I decided to start readig about Healthcare IT topics and since I cannot afford to pay for grad school I figured atleast I could start learning on my own. Hence, I bought this book used for about $25, I don't think it is worth more than that. It gives the reader a basic foundation of HCIS's (Health Care Information Systems), the key points to evaluating them, implementing them, etc. It is a little outdated but that was to be expected. This book isn't going to blow your mind or drastically enhance your knowledge but it will help you feel more confident reading heavier Healthcare IT books, etc, moving forward. Again, its not worth more than $20-$25.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast service, June 8, 2009

By 

"Erin" "Health grad student" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Systems for Healthcare Management, Sixth Edition (Hardcover)

The product was a little more dinged up than described, but still fit into the category listed. Shipping was fast despite only using regular shipping. I got the book in less than a week! The seller's communications were excellent letting me know when shipping occurred, confirming purchase, etc. I would highly recommend seller.