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Realizing information technology benefits.

L Shaw1

  • 1Regional Medical Center, Memphis, TN.

Computers in Healthcare
|July 8, 1991
PubMed
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The Regional Medical Center at Memphis improved its operations by outsourcing information technology services. This strategy enhanced medical and managerial excellence while controlling costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Technology Management

Background:

  • The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, Tennessee's oldest hospital, recognized the importance of information technology.
  • Achieving medical and managerial excellence is increasingly dependent on robust IT infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of outsourcing IT services on operational efficiency and cost control.
  • To assess how strategic IT investment can enhance healthcare delivery and management.

Main Methods:

  • Outsourcing of computing and telecommunications services.
  • Analysis of IT benefits and cost-effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Maximized information technology benefits for the institution.

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  • Achieved maximum cost control through strategic outsourcing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Outsourcing IT functions is an effective strategy for healthcare institutions to balance technological advancement with fiscal responsibility.
    • Information technology is pivotal for achieving excellence in both medical services and hospital management.