This bestseller provides readers with the comprehensive knowledge necessary to understand healthcare information
technology (HIT) and to hone their skills in HIT management. The book explores the areas where leaders must exhibit
basic awareness or competency, including hardware, software, and communication systems; operational, management,
and clinical applications; and selection, implementation, and valuation.
Each chapter has been updated to reflect current trends and challenges in the field as well as the implications
of the 2010 healthcare reform law and other relevant federal mandates. Each chapter also features learning objectives,
web resources, and discussion questions. This revised edition includes a glossary that clarifies technical terms
as well as a list of abbreviations for important terms. Links to Internet sources are provided to supplement the
information on the major topics covered in each chapter.