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Outside IT: the case for full IT outsourcing.

Karen Ondo1, Mike Smith

  • 1KLAS Enterprises, LLP, Orem, Utah, USA. kondo@healthcomputing.com

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|March 8, 2006
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Healthcare organizations outsource IT functions to recruit top talent, enhance services, cut costs, and ensure successful technology adoption. This strategy improves overall operational efficiency and resource management.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Information Technology in Healthcare

Background:

  • Provider organizations face challenges in attracting and retaining specialized IT talent.
  • The complexity of modern healthcare IT systems necessitates expert management.
  • Balancing operational efficiency with cost containment is a key concern for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary drivers for outsourcing Information Technology (IT) functions in healthcare provider organizations.
  • To understand how outsourcing impacts service quality, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes.
  • To explore the role of IT outsourcing in the successful implementation and utilization of major healthcare applications.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of organizational strategies for IT function management.

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  • Review of factors influencing decisions to outsource IT services.
  • Examination of outcomes related to personnel, services, costs, and application utilization post-outsourcing.

    • Main Results:

    • Outsourcing IT functions is primarily driven by the need to attract and retain skilled IT personnel.
    • Organizations also outsource to improve the quality of services and operational performance.
    • Cost reduction and ensuring the successful implementation and use of major applications are significant motivators.

    Conclusions:

    • Outsourcing IT functions offers a strategic approach for healthcare providers to address talent shortages and enhance operational capabilities.
    • This strategy can lead to improved service delivery, cost efficiencies, and better adoption of critical healthcare technologies.
    • Effective IT outsourcing is crucial for provider organizations aiming to optimize resources and achieve strategic IT goals.