title: Information systems purchasing: reform overdue.
abstract: Drastic reforms in the way hospitals select and buy information systems are required if institutions are to effectively deal with the deluge of available technology, says the CEO of Superior Consultants. He offers guidelines for implementation of reforms and some tough questions purchasers must ask themselves during the procurement process.
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Helppie
mesh_terms: D003253:Consultants; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics*; D007221:Industry / Q000592:standards; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States