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Healthcare Technology Innovation Adoption

Electronic Health Records and Other Emerging Health Information Technology Innovations

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  • © 2016

Overview

  • Studies the adoption and diffusion of Health Information Technology (HIT) innovation including provisions and barriers
  • Examines the impact on various sectors of the healthcare system, such as physicians, administration and patient care
  • Features current tools and applications in HIT, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Part of the book series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management (ITKM)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. A Dynamic Capabilities Theory-Based Innovation Diffusion Model for Spread of Health Information Technology in the USA

  2. Evaluating Electronic Health Record Technology: Models and Approaches

  3. Adoption Factors of Electronic Health Record Systems

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About this book

This book aims to study the factors effecting the adoption and diffusion of Health Information Technology (HIT) innovation. It analyses the adoption processes of various tools and applications, particularly Electronic Health Records (EHR), highlighting the impact on various sectors of the healthcare system, such as physicians, administration and patient care, while also identifying the various pitfalls and gaps in the literature.

With the various challenges currently facing the United States healthcare system, the study, adoption and diffusion of healthcare technology innovation, particularly HIT, is imperative to achieving national goals.

This book is organized into three sections. Section one reviews theories and applications for the diffusion of Health Care Technologies. Section two evaluates EHR technology, including the barriers and enables in adoption and alternative technologies. Finally, section three examines the factors impacting the adoption of EHR systems. This book will be a key source for students, academics, researchers, practitioners, professionals and policy-makers.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Engineering and Technology Management, Portland State University, Portland, USA

    Tugrul U. Daim

  • Merck Research Laboratories, Boston, USA

    Nima Behkami

  • Department of Industrial Design, İzmir Institute of Technology, Urla, Turkey

    Nuri Basoglu

  • Ernst and Young Advisory, Istanbul, Turkey

    Orhun M. Kök

  • Dept. of Engineering and Technology Mana, Portland State University, Portland, USA

    Liliya Hogaboam

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