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Electronic healthcare: issues and challenges.

Sushil K Sharma1, Huinan Xu, Nilmini Wickramasinghe

  • 1Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Miller College of Business, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. ssharma@bsu.edu

International Journal of Electronic Healthcare
|December 1, 2007
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The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting e-health, or internet-based healthcare. This paper explores e-health architecture and addresses key challenges for its widespread implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The healthcare sector is experiencing a significant shift towards internet-based activities, termed e-health.
  • E-health offers promising advancements but introduces complex challenges.
  • These challenges include standardization, technology selection, and regulatory issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive overview of e-health architecture.
  • To identify and discuss critical issues and challenges hindering widespread e-health adoption.
  • To provide insights for resolving these obstacles.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current e-health trends and technologies.
  • Analysis of existing e-health frameworks and architectural models.
  • Identification of common challenges through case study examples.

Main Results:

  • E-health architecture requires careful planning regarding interoperability and scalability.
  • Key challenges include establishing acceptable standards, selecting appropriate technologies, and addressing privacy concerns.
  • Overcoming jurisdictional boundaries and managing upfront investments are also significant hurdles.

Conclusions:

  • Successful e-health implementation necessitates a strategic approach to architecture and robust solutions for identified challenges.
  • Addressing issues of standardization, technology, privacy, and investment is crucial for mainstream e-health.
  • Further research and collaboration are needed to overcome barriers and realize the full potential of e-health.