Adopting Health Information Systems

Many health care leaders struggle with identifying the advantages and/or disadvantages when adopting a new or improving a current health information system. Many organizations are opting out of acquiring a new health information system due to the high monetary cost. Meanwhile, other health care organizations face resistance from employees and other stakeholders over system implementation . Overall, system acquisition is a challenge for most health care leaders. 

Review each of the following articles :

• Managing the data explosion 
• Catholic health partners to acquire Kaiser Permanente Ohio  
• Mergers and acquisitions may be hazardous to health IT 

 In your discussion post, refer to these articles as you answer the following questions:

• What are at least three of the barriers faced by health care leaders in adopting health information systems
• Can these barriers be prevented?  Explain your answer.
• What options are available for health information system acquisition?
• What system of checks and balances could be used to eliminate or reduce resistance?
• How do culture and/or behavioral factors influence acquisition?