Computer Applications in Medical Care. Computer Systems in Hospitals. Hospital Information Systems: Planning Evaluation and Implementation: A National Survey of Hospital Data Processing

摘要

One of the most confusing and frustrating aspects of the hospital computer systems industry has been the ambiguity and falsehood of many claims made by individuals regarding products, services and capabilities. The market is full of rumors, doubts, and stories of disaster and malaise. In an attempt to quantitate the success or failure of the hospital data processing industry, the Medical Systems Division at the University of Florida has organized a national survey of all 7,123 hospitals in the U.S. to catalog the key areas of hospital data processing and to present this on an annual and continuing basis to both hospitals and other interested parties. This paper will summarize the mechanics, operation and scope of this new survey database.