title: Keeping IT fair: how to avoid a stacked deck when dealing with IT vendors.
abstract: Small and midsize healthcare organizations may not have the IT capabilities to properly evaluate software offerings. Organizations can avoid choosing inappropriate software by asking questions, reading reviews, and vetting the software. If an IT installation fails to work properly, hospitals can respond by seeking a settlement or filing suit.
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Dagley
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kutch
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006268:Health Facilities; D007256:Information Systems / Q000191:economics; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D012984:Software