title: A strategic approach of E-health initiatives.
abstract: The Internet is transforming the US economy. Though it continues to lag behind other industries, healthcare has begun to incorporate this technology on a wider scale to reduce costs and more effectively address quality and patient-choice issues. This article presents the background of the US healthcare system, examines the application of e-health, advocates for the integration of e-health components and discusses the roles of major stakeholders in e-health as the basis for the strategic planning, initiation and implementation of integrated e-health systems. Strategic planning provides the opportunity for an insightful view and consideration of the impacts, expectations and responses of e-health stakeholders while implementing integrated e-health solutions for access to more cost-effective and better patient care delivery.
authors.forename: Derek A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Asoh
authors.forename: Patrick A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rivers
authors.forename: Stephen C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Shih
authors.forename: Kai-Li
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Tsai
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States