The role of information technology in health care cost containment

There is currently global concern over rising healthcare costs which has come at a time when many countries are beginning to see the tangible benefits of implementing information technology (IT) in healthcare. By having the right IT infrastructure, health facilities can achieve substantial cost savings by cutting down on hassles and wastage through timely availability of information. This paper examines the areas in healthcare in which information technology has been demonstrated to have effectively contributed to cost savings.