Information management--a board issue?
Everyone is tired of the negative press reports on information systems in the NHS. There are, in fact, a number of excellent initiatives in the service which are strategically driven by boards. However, evidence suggests that many boards have not yet taken full ownership of systems. In this rapidly changing and highly important area, there are practical steps they should be taking to ensure success, say IT consultants Ken Pett and Tony Scott.
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