Systems sophistication through mutual agreement.
While there is ample published material focusing on the concept of shared data processing systems, there has been little documentation of systems actually in use. The experience of the Loma Linda University Medical Center in developing and implementing a shared services system provides evidence that such an arrangement can be successful. Sharing data processing services can provide a level of systems sophistication not attainable by groups individually.
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