Describe the components typically included in an enterprise resources planning system.
Provide examples of transaction processing applications and discuss how they support financial management.
List components of the revenue cycle, describing how various components contribute to cash flow and revenue optimization.
Discuss desirable features of an automated enterprise scheduling system.
Distinguish between clinical decision support software and executive information systems.
Understand the use of computer applications as tools for research and medical education.
Early HIT Development
Healthcare lagged behind other industries in development of administrative information systems.
Problems included undercapitalization, and management failure to oversee the development process.
Early systems deployed supported administrative operations, beginning with finance and accounting systems.