The diffusion of information technology among health maintenance organizations

Authors
Wholey, DR Padman, R Hamer, R Schwartz, S
Citation
Dr. Wholey et al., The diffusion of information technology among health maintenance organizations, HEAL CARE M, 25(2), 2000, pp. 24-33
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT REVIEW
ISSN journal
03616274 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
24 - 33
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-6274(200021)25:2<24:TDOITA>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This article examines the information technology functions, staffing and co st, services provided, and advanced technologies among health maintenance o rganizations (HMOs) using a national sample of HMOs from mid-1995. HMOs hav e a well-developed capability to use data from administrative functions, su ch as claims processing. Nationally affiliated HMOs and HMOs in markets wit h greater Hh HMO penetration support more IT functions. Relatively little w ork has been completed integrating clinical with administrative systems.