Healthcare Management

eHealth Handbook for Managers of Health Systems and Services

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This eHealth Handbook for Managers of Health Systems and Services is intended to facilitate decision- making processes concerning the incorporation of information technology (IT) into public strategies in the area of health and healthcare. It discusses almost all the fields in which IT can be applied, clarifying concepts, pointing out benefits and explaining requirements.
Information technology tools can enhance the quality, safety and continuity of healthcare.They also enable patients and families to play a more active role in the care of their health Furthermore, they allow the rising healthcare costs derived from the population's ageing and the increase of chronic conditions to be more efficiently controlled.
In order for these tools to be effectively incorporated into public sector healthcare, an active commitment on the part of the government is essential. The leadership of health authorities is of key importance in developing regulatory frameworks that support the redesign of traditional work processes. The role of such authorities is also crucial in articulating the interests and needs of the many different stakeholders involved.

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: ., 2012

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1-292

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English

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978-84-695-4145-6

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