Selecting an information system without an RFP.
Rapid advances in computer hardware and software have not been accompanied by improvements in the process of acquiring these systems. Reginald P. Gibson, Steven Berger, and Vincent G. Ciotti explain how the traditional request for proposal approach increases administrative costs. A simpler request for price quotation approach enables hospitals to conserve time and money, while involving user departments when acquiring a new installation.
Central Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo.
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D003164:Competitive Bidding; D017046:Cost Savings; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008923:Missouri; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*