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Realizing positive returns from your e-health investments
1First Consulting Group, Denver, Colorado, USA. sodell@doghouse.com
Summary
Healthcare organizations can achieve positive returns from e-health investments over time. Financial managers should develop clear strategies for valuing e-health options and managing investments for optimal capital return.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Information Technology in Healthcare
Background:
- The healthcare industry is in the early stages of e-health adoption.
- Significant returns on e-health investments have not yet been realized.
- E-health adoption is expected to yield increasingly positive results in the future.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for financial managers on capitalizing on e-health potential.
- To outline an approach for valuing e-health investment options.
- To inform strategies for managing return on invested capital for e-health initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Developing a strategic framework for e-health investments.
- Expanding valuation criteria beyond cost reduction to encompass broader advantages.
- Understanding diverse stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Embracing experimentation and maintaining realistic outlooks.
- Establishing a distinct valuation process for e-health investments, separate from traditional IT projects.
Main Results:
- Healthcare organizations can anticipate improved outcomes from e-health over time.
- A structured approach to valuation and investment decisions is crucial for success.
- Considering a wider range of benefits, not just cost savings, is essential for maximizing e-health value.
Conclusions:
- Financial managers must adopt a clear and concise approach to e-health investments.
- Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and realistic expectations are key to successful e-health adoption.
- Implementing a dedicated valuation process will optimize the management of e-health investments and their returns.
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