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Getting the most benefit from information systems consultants.

M Ruffin

    Physician Executive
    |February 7, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Effectively managing healthcare consulting engagements is crucial for avoiding wasted resources. Clear project definition, goals, and direction are essential for successful information systems consulting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Information Systems Consulting

    Background:

    • Consulting engagements can be resource-intensive for healthcare organizations.
    • Information systems (IS) projects present unique challenges due to their technical complexity and unfamiliarity to many healthcare administrators.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance on effectively managing information systems consulting engagements within healthcare organizations.
    • To highlight the risks and costs associated with poorly managed consulting projects.

    Main Methods:

    • The article offers practical tips for managing consulting engagements.
    • These principles are applicable to various consulting fields, including legal and engineering services.

    Main Results:

    • Healthcare organizations that poorly define projects or fail to direct consultants risk squandering scarce resources.
    • Effective management can mitigate the high risk of financial loss in IS consulting.

    Conclusions:

    • Clear project scope, defined objectives, and active direction are vital for successful healthcare consulting.
    • Implementing best practices in managing consulting engagements ensures optimal use of organizational resources.

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