Managing Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Executives (Hardcover)

by Karen A. Wager (Author), Frances Wickham Lee DBA (Author), John P. Glaser (Author), Lawton Robert Burns (Foreword) "Although it may seem self-evident, it is worth stating: health care information is the reason we need health care information systems..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"This should be required reading for all health care administrators... This book is grounded in this research, which is a strong point.  . . . It gives some practical advice on how to manage the project to success... This experience is invaluable." -- Anne M. Bobb, BS Pharm (Northwestern Memorial Hospital), in Doody Publishing.

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"This is the first book that comprehensively describes both opportunities and issues in the effective management of information technology in health care."
—James. I. Cash, Ph.D., retired James E. Robinson Professor, Harvard Business School, and chairman of IT Committee, Partners Healthcare Board of Trustees

"The challenges of managing information systems and technology in an electronic health care environment are many. But finally here is a book that succinctly takes the reader from the basics to the boardroom in meeting such challenges. This book is a great resource."
—Melanie S. Brodnik, Ph.D., director, Health Informatics and Information Management, The Ohio State University

"As IT breaks out of the business office and permeates the clinical world, every health care executive will need first-hand, in-depth knowledge of the topic. This book is just what that the doctor ordered."
—Mark Leavitt, M.D., Ph.D., medical director and director of ambulatory care, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

"Managing Healthcare Information Systems transcends the complexity of health care and presents in one place, a clear, concise view of health care computing. The detail and clarity of the book speak to the author’s in-depth knowledge of health care computing and their ability to make it understandable for all in the field. This book must be the foundation for all students embarking on careers in health care and is an outstanding refresher for those of us already in the field."
—Bert Reese, vice president and chief information officer, Sentara Healthcare

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (May 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787974684
• ISBN-13: 978-0787974688
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #217,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good overview of Healthcare Informatics!, February 9, 2009

By	R. Staton "Rhonda" (Battle Ground, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am just starting a degree program in Healthcare Informatics and this book gave a very good overview of the basics. What the standards are, how hospital informatics systems are set up. Very readable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good text,Great price, October 4, 2008

By	Mommakay (Alabama) - See all my reviews

I am in grad school and this is one of my required texts. I will say that after having had it for a couple of months now, the information is relevant to the class and easy to read. The price for all my textbooks were better on Amazon. I just searched using the ISBN number to make sure I had the right one.