EIS (executive information systems): a better way to view hospital trends

Executive information systems (EIS) are changing the way managers and executives view information. EIS is a work-station based information system that integrates information from the important parts of a healthcare organization to give executives a high-level perspective on key performance indicators and trends affecting their institutions. Such systems employ graphics and color to display real-time data in a format that is easily interpreted by executives and that helps them make better decisions. EIS technology is particularly appropriate for disseminating and highlighting financial information. However, for such systems to work effectively and for executives to obtain the greatest benefits from them, financial managers must help establish and promote EIS.