Voices of Innovation: Fulfilling the Promise of Information Technology in Healthcare

The first edition of this book showcased the HIMSS healthcare innovation model and how providers could leverage it to increase their velocity of digital transformation. The second edition takes the critical lessons learned from the first edition and expands and refreshes the content as a result of changes in the industry and the world, such as the pandemic and the emphasis on patient and clinician experience. It is loaded with case studies and stories of successful innovation projects and helps the reader understand how to leverage innovation to help fulfill the promise of healthcare information technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Innovation is a hot topic in healthcare information technology, with numerous examples of innovative solutions. However, there are few repeatable processes that make innovation more than just a coincidence. Creating and sustaining a culture of innovation is a challenge that many organizations face. In this book, leading experts provide insights into best practices for refining and embedding innovation as part of an organization's DNA. They explore the potential outcomes of robust healthcare transformation when the mystery of innovation is solved.

The first edition of this book showcased the widely adopted healthcare innovation model from HIMSS and how providers could leverage it to increase their velocity of digital transformation. Despite its promise, innovation in healthcare has been slow.

The second edition takes the critical lessons learned from the first edition and expands and refreshes the content to reflect changes in the industry and the world. For example, the pandemic has significantly shifted the healthcare landscape, with providers becoming more ready and interested in innovation. In the past year alone, significant disruptors, such as access to digital health, have entered the provider space, threatening the existence of many hospitals and practices. This has served as a wake-up call that healthcare has shifted.

Furthermore, there is now more emphasis than ever on the concept of patient and clinician experience. The pandemic has accelerated the race for innovations that will help address clinician burnout while better engaging patients and families.

The book is packed with numerous case studies and stories of successful innovation projects, providing the reader with practical insights into how to leverage innovation to help fulfill the promise of healthcare information technology in enabling superior business and clinical outcomes.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare organizations looking to embrace innovation and drive positive change in their industry. By leveraging the insights and best practices provided by leading experts, organizations can create and sustain a culture of innovation, enabling them to achieve better business and clinical outcomes and ultimately improve the health and well-being of their patients.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032445274
Edition number: 2 ed