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Information technology, best practices, and care management: Part II
1Health Net, Oakland, CA, USA.
Managed Care Interface
|May 26, 1999
Summary
The healthcare industry faces managed care challenges, with information technology being a key issue. Developing technologies will drive a healthcare revolution, highlighting the importance of care management for future delivery.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The healthcare industry is approaching the 21st century.
- Managed care presents significant challenges to healthcare delivery.
- Information technology is identified as a critical, yet often lacking, component in addressing these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conclude a two-part article on healthcare challenges.
- To explain the impact of developing technologies on healthcare.
- To emphasize the growing recognition of care management's importance.
Main Methods:
- This section is the conclusion of a two-part article.
- Analysis of the role of information technology in managed care.
- Discussion of future healthcare trends and their drivers.
Main Results:
- Developing technologies are poised to accelerate a revolution in healthcare.
- The importance of information technology in healthcare is increasingly recognized.
- Care management is becoming a vital aspect of future healthcare delivery.
Conclusions:
- Information technology is crucial for overcoming managed care challenges.
- Technological advancements will fundamentally reshape healthcare delivery.
- Effective care management is essential for the future success of the healthcare industry.