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Computerization: the role of the CEO.

L Cohen

    Dimensions in Health Service
    |April 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Hospital computerization varies greatly, influenced by chief executive officer (CEO) management styles. Interviews reveal CEOs significantly shape their organizations' technology adoption processes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Healthcare Management
    • Information Technology in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Canadian hospitals exhibit significant variability in their adoption and extent of computerization.
    • The role of leadership, specifically chief executive officers (CEOs), in driving technological change within healthcare settings is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the influence of chief executive officer (CEO) management styles on the degree of computerization within Canadian hospitals.
    • To identify the extent to which CEO involvement shapes the implementation of health information technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative research methodology.
    • Conducted a series of eight in-depth interviews with key personnel in Canadian hospitals.
    • Focused on understanding the decision-making processes related to hospital computerization.

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    Main Results:

    • In most interviewed hospitals, the CEO played a pivotal role in the computerization strategy.
    • CEO leadership was a critical factor in the successful adoption and integration of information systems.
    • Variations in computerization reflect, in part, differing leadership approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • CEO management style is a significant determinant of hospital computerization levels.
    • Effective leadership is crucial for navigating the complexities of health IT implementation.
    • Future healthcare IT strategies should consider the central role of executive leadership.