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Include information needs in corporate planning.

B Minard1

  • 1Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston.

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|May 9, 1991
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Healthcare organizations face challenges in long-term information systems planning. This study presents a hospital model integrating executive leadership and stakeholder input for effective strategic information systems planning.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Information Systems Strategy
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • The 1980s presented significant financial and regulatory constraints on the healthcare industry.
  • Effective long-term planning for information systems (IS) became crucial for organizational survival.
  • Difficulty in forecasting future IS needs complicated strategic planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a model for information systems planning in a hospital setting.
  • To address the challenges of long-term IS planning under industry constraints.
  • To identify key issues for successful IS planning.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a hospital-specific model for IS planning.
  • Emphasized strong executive leadership involvement.

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  • Incorporated participation from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Integrated IS environmental analysis into the annual planning cycle.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed model balances leadership commitment with broad participation.
    • The planning process successfully integrated IS considerations into the facility's strategic cycle.
    • The hospital's experience provided insights into practical IS planning challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured approach combining leadership and stakeholder engagement is vital for effective healthcare IS planning.
    • Integrating IS planning into the annual cycle ensures strategic alignment.
    • Lessons learned offer valuable guidance for other healthcare organizations.