HSA 520 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION 1

"Data Stewardship"  Please respond to the following:

• Determine a significant force that would have the most impact on the decision to implement HMIS. Justify your response.
• Determine a critical element in the process for implementing a health information management system, and specify the conditions under which this element would improve the implementation of the system.

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DISCUSSION 2

"Success Factors"  Please respond to the following:

• Determine what you believe to be the most critical factor for the successful implementation of a health information management system. Justify your response.
• Suggest three specific ways in which IT service management can demonstrate its value in improving the delivery of quality health care services. Support your rationale.

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