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Evaluate the healthcare information system acquisition process as if you were preparing to initiate those activities. From the case study “Replacing an EHR System” on pages 147-148, use this study as a background for developing the hypothetical project scope, vendor selection process, determine the system goals and requirements, discuss the RFP process, vendor evaluation process including the evaluation criteria and a cost-benefit analysis. Discuss project management tools that will help you accomplish this task and conduct a risk analysis of what can go wrong during a healthcare information system acquisition.

Outline:

· Introduction

· Project Steering Committee

· Scope

· System Requirements

· Request for Proposal (RFP)

· Vendor Proposals

· Cost-benefit Analysis

· Recommendations

· Conclusion

Your paper should include the following:

· 5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.

· Provide 6 or more references to support your statements (within 5 years)

· Remember, you must support your thinking/statements and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; in-text references must be used throughout the assignment and must be included in an APA-formatted reference list.

· APA format.