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The development of a computerized information system for clinicians.

¹InterPractice Systems, San Francisco, CA 94107.

HMO Practice

|May 8, 1993

Summary

Physicians struggle to access health information due to outdated methods, lagging behind other industries in computer use. This article details a new information system at Harvard Community Health Plan and its advantages.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Medical Information Systems
Clinical Practice Improvement

Background:

Healthcare information access methods have not evolved significantly over the past century.
Physicians' use of computers for information management lags behind other industries.
There is a critical need to modernize information retrieval in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the design principles of a novel health information management system.
To evaluate the benefits of implementing this system in a clinical setting.
To highlight advancements in clinical practice through technological integration.

Main Methods:

The article outlines the design principles guiding the development of a new information system.
The system's implementation at Harvard Community Health Plan is described.
The study focuses on the practical application and observed benefits of the system.

Main Results:

The implemented system demonstrates improved information accessibility for healthcare providers.
Early benefits indicate enhanced efficiency in clinical practice.
The system represents a significant step in computerizing clinical information management.

Conclusions:

Modernizing information access is crucial for advancing healthcare delivery.
The described system offers a model for integrating technology into clinical practice.
Adoption of advanced information systems can bridge the technological gap in medicine.

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