Transforming care: Medical practice design and information technology

Charles M. Kilo

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Abstract

The transformation of the medical practice is possible today because of the advancement of system design knowledge coupled with innovations in information technology (IT). Examples of such transformed care are present today, and they are creating a roadmap for others. Those efforts are also elucidating critical issues in the use of IT to advance health care quality. Connectivity, electronic integration, and knowledge management are the key functionalities emerging as levers to promote this transformation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1296-1301
Number of pages6
JournalHealth Affairs
Volume24
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Policy

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