Policy Issues in Medical Computing. Health Care Economics and Medical Computing: Determining the Impact of Prospective Reimbursement on Shaping Information Requirements in Health Care

摘要

The implementation of prospective reimbursement will demand innovative and comprehensive changes regarding health care information requirements. Information architecture must address the total health care delivery system in a holistic manner. Administrative/Management practices, clinical behavior and overall resource planning will be impacted. This panel discussion evaluates each of these needs and proposes alternatives for the future.