The Third Edition of Healthcare Information Management Systems: Cases, Strategies and Solutions is a Comprehensive, practical guide to the strategic planning, development, and implementation of healthcare information systems in the critically evolving arena of health care. Written by recognized experts in the field, this volume skillfully joins theory and practice, laying the foundations for the successful transformation of the healthcare environment and interweaving more than a dozen case histories contributed by the CEOs, CIOs, clinicians, and informaticians who have lived the experience. The Challenges confronting health care are universal, and several contributors form outside the United States also share experiences of implementation in their respective countries. Two final sections round out the content, exploring patient-centered technologies and examining the impact of future technologies. The third edition of this book had been extensively revised and updated from the second edition. Topics covered include: Strategic planning and Development Fundamentals of Transformtion Six Sigma Excellence in Health Care The Electronic Health Record The Roles of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Radiology Patient Safety Confidentiality, Privacy, and Security (HIPAA) Evidence-Based Medicine Computerized Order Entry Combating Terrorism This Volume is an indispensable tool for CEOs, CIOs, CNOs, CMOs, and department heads, physicians, nurses, informaticians, and all healthcare providers who need to become knowledgeable about today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment and who seek to respond to the challenges confronting health care. The information contained in this volume also has valuable application in academic settings and in the numerous healthcare informatics programs that are proliferating.