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Industry information technology trends.
1MSB Associates, Needham, MA, USA.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|November 3, 1997
Summary
Home care and hospice leaders face significant challenges. Information technology (IT) presents both hurdles and solutions for the industry
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Information Technology in Healthcare
Background:
- The home care and hospice industry faces critical challenges.
- Industry executives and senior managers require strategic solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key challenges and solutions for the home care and hospice sector.
- To assess the role of information technology (IT) in the industry's future.
Main Methods:
- A ground-breaking survey was conducted.
- Data was collected during the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) and the World Congress on Homecare and Hospice.
Main Results:
- Information technology (IT) poses challenges for the industry.
- IT is identified as a key solution for survival and growth.
- The survey highlights critical issues for 1998 and beyond.
Conclusions:
- Strategic adoption of IT is crucial for home care and hospice organizations.
- Proactive management of IT challenges will enable industry success.