Course Objectives for Assignment:

Examine Information Technology Implementation $by$ analyzing a case $on$ using integrated systems that collect, track, and share information across local$-$ and wide$-$area network tools $to$ clinical and administrative audiences.

Evaluate the role $of$ health care professionals $in$ HIT acquisition and implementation through application $of$ financial management.

Applying your role $as$ a summer intern for the not$-$for$-$profit organization that was presented $in$ Week $2,$ you will continue preparatory work $on$ the strategic plan $by$ addressing the following:

$1.$ The Health Information Technology $(HIT)$ standards are developed both $by$ national and international organizations for local and global implementation. $In$ the $US,$ the national organization $is$ NIST $(National$ Institute $of$ Standards & Technology$)$ and the international organization $is$ ISO $(International$ Standards Organization$).$

Compare and contrast the functions $of$ these two organizations and their healthcare $IT$ standards. Analyze their standard development processes. Which type $of$ healthcare organizations should implement their standards and why? Assess the value $of$ the standards $on$ the international market $as$ well $as$ implications for not adopting the HIT standards globally?

$2.$ Health Information Technology increases both efficacy and quality $of$ healthcare and aids $in$ operational and strategic planning. Although $it$ incurs initial implementation investment and then periodic recurring maintenance and updating costs, $it$ does not generate direct revenue, but the healthcare managers need $to$ justify these costs $to$ the executive management.

Select two $(2)$ methods $or$ techniques that you would use $to$ determine and justify the value $of$ HIT. Evaluate both $in$ terms $of$ their pros and cons. Which $of$ these two methods would you recommend $to$ use for presentation $to$ the management and why? Analyze how these two methods $of$ HIT value determination differ from the traditional $IT$ value determination for business and healthcare? use

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