scholarly journals Advancing the Direction of Health Information Management in Greek Public Hospitals: Theoretical Directions and Methodological Implications for Sharing Information in order to Obtain Decision-Making

Informatics ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evagelia Lappa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Public Hospitals

scholarly journals Understanding health information management practices in public hospitals in Kuwait

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Dari Alhuwail
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Healthcare Reform ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health It ◽  
Management Standard

Background: Health information technology (IT) solutions can aid healthcare reform efforts, but without proper information management, these efforts are futile. In this study, we used Kuwait as an example of a high per-capita gross domestic product country that faces information management challenges to draw insights that can be generalised to other developed countries. Objective: (i) to uncover the status quo of information management practices in public hospitals and (ii) to offer recommendations to improve them. Method: This study analysed qualitative and quantitative accreditation-related data pertaining to the compliance with the information management standard at all secondary care public hospitals over two accreditation cycles. Results: Overall, public hospitals had made positive progress in their compliance with the information management standard. However, issues still existed with (i) developing and implementing an information management plan, (ii) involving the appropriate stakeholders in selecting health IT solutions and (iii) access to the Internet by staff and patients. Conclusion: Evidence underscored the importance of proper information management driven by clear centralised strategic plans. Implications: With the rapid adoption of digital health systems, the role of health information management leaders should not be undervalued. Embracing health IT solutions with strong information management practices can aid healthcare reform efforts.

National Health Information Infrastructure Model: A Milestone for Health Information Management Education Realignment

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 475-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Meidani ◽  
Farhnaz Sadoughi ◽  
Maryam Ahmadi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Maleki ◽  
Alireza Zohoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
National Health ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Information Infrastructure ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
National Health Information Infrastructure

scholarly journals Findings from 2017 on Health Information Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 067-073
Author(s):  
Meryl Bloomrosen ◽  
Eta Berner ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Management ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Exchange Governance

Objective: To summarize the recent literature and research and present a selection of the best papers published in 2017 in the field of Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Informatics. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed by the two HIM section editors of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Yearbook with the help of a medical librarian. We searched bibliographic databases for HIM-related papers using both MeSH descriptors and keywords in titles and abstracts. A shortlist of 15 candidate best papers was first selected by section editors before being peer-reviewed by independent external reviewers. Results: Health Information Exchange was a major theme within candidate best papers. The four papers ultimately selected as ‘Best Papers’ represent themes that include health information exchange, governance and policy issues, results of health information exchange, and methods of integrating information from multiple sources. Other articles within the candidate best papers include these themes as well as those focusing on authentication and de-identification and usability of information systems. Conclusions: The papers discussed in the HIM section of IMIA Yearbook reflect the overall theme of the 2018 edition of the Yearbook, i.e., the tension between privacy and access to information. While most of the papers focused on health information exchange, which reflects the “access” side of the equation, most of the others addressed privacy issues. This synopsis discusses these key issues at the intersection of HIM and informatics.

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