title: Determining the ROI of clinical care improvement.
abstract: Based on the experiences of an electronic information-sharing network, the following tactics can help healthcare organizations gauge the "soft" ROI of potential investments in clinical technology: Start with a needs assessment. Walk before you run. Establish ROI metrics and measure them consistently. Create a feedback loop. Keep innovating and growing.
authors.forename: Nancy J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Ham
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000191:economics*; D007449:Investments / Q000191:economics*; D058996:Quality Improvement