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Word processing in healthcare: guidelines and a case study.
Computers in Healthcare
|June 10, 1983
Summary
Word processing can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve patient service when implemented correctly. Proper handling ensures benefits like increased cash flow and productivity, while mishandling leads to inefficiencies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Information Management
Background:
- Controlling healthcare costs is a primary objective for providers.
- Enhancing patient service quality is crucial for healthcare organizations.
- Efficient information processing is key to operational success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate word processing as a method for cost reduction and service improvement in healthcare.
- To identify the benefits of proper word processing implementation in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of word processing as an auxiliary information processing tool.
- Examination of operational workflows in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Properly managed word processing improves collections, cash flow, and document quality.
- It also leads to reduced paperwork, increased donations, and enhanced productivity.
- Mishandled word processing results in inefficiencies and increased costs.
Conclusions:
- Word processing, when handled correctly, is a valuable tool for optimizing healthcare operations.
- Strategic implementation is essential to achieve cost savings and service excellence.