Selecting managed care information systems

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Information Systems
• Managed Care Technology
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Managed care information systems (MCIS) have evolved from a niche market to a rapidly expanding sector within healthcare IT.
• The growth has led to increased vendor activity, including partnerships and acquisitions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To guide financial managers in selecting appropriate managed care information systems.
• To highlight key considerations for evaluating MCIS.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the current managed care information system market.
• Identification of critical factors for system selection.

Main Results:

• The market for managed care information systems has seen significant expansion.
• Numerous software development firms are experiencing growth and attracting larger vendors.

Conclusions:

• Financial managers need a thorough evaluation process for selecting MCIS.
• Key selection criteria include system types, pricing, modules, and vendor reliability.