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Ambulatory Information System Education
HIMformatics associates have completed many education
programs on ambulatory information systems for executive
retreats, Board meetings, trade shows, team education
and other venues.
Subjects have included:
Physician support requirements
State of the market in ambulatory information
system technology
Cost models for ambulatory information systems
Benefits assessments for ambulatory information
systems
Integration challenges in the ambulatory domain
Key decisions affecting benefits from ambulatory
information systems
Ownership models and approaches
Ambulatory information system selection process
Implementation and rollout approaches
Vendor and market overview
These educational programs have been delivered
in person for small and large groups, via Webinar
and by videoconference. Our extensive experience
in this market can help your organization understand
the potential benefits and risks of embarking
on an ambulatory initiative.
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Ambulatory Information System Strategy
HIMformatics has led several ambulatory information
systems strategy projects for leading clients.
These projects typically have several main objectives:
- Help the executive team prioritize potential
ambulatory information technology investments
for optimal benefit and stakeholder acceptance
- Educate various stakeholders about the state
of the market, current trends and potential benefits
of implementing ambulatory information technology
- Provide a reasonable estimate of the costs
and benefits of deploying various technologies
- Assist the leadership team in making the final
decision about which option to pursue
- Establish benchmarks and goals for measurement
of success
HIMformatics will provide strategic information
systems planning services to your organization based
upon a proven methodology and years of experience.
Our methodology includes analysis of your existing
application portfolio for appropriateness, along
with quantitative organizational diagnostics designed
to reveal the current value of existing assets,
and the estimated future value of potential technology
investments.
We will facilitate a process to identify the actual
needs of the organization, and separate them from
the desires that may not hold true business value.
We rely on both quantitative and qualitative data
in formulating your strategic plan, with a healthy
dose of reality as a filter.
The majority of our associates have held leadership
positions in healthcare organizations, and understand
the challenges being faced by our clients. We are
uniquely positioned to apply both business understanding
and technical knowledge to your situation.
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Requirements Definition and System Design
Systems analysis and design can be the cornerstone
of a good solution, or the point of departure toward
unmet needs and frustration. Defining requirements,
and separating business needs from ‘wants’ requires
a strong methodology and experienced facilitation
resources.
HIMformatics uses structured analysis and design
techniques to identify and organize requirements
and develop the logical models that represent your
requirements. We will interview process experts
in your organization, create data models, event
lists, entity-relationship diagrams and other logical
representations of your system, and review identified
requirements with your team.
Upon the successful completion of the logical models,
we will use industry-standard tools along with empirical
evidence to estimate the final development cost
of your solution.
Our experienced ambulatory information systems
team can help you understand the true probable costs
of procurement or development of an ambulatory information
system solution so you can make a fully informed
decision about how to proceed.
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Ambulatory Information System Selection
There is more to selecting a complex information
technology solution than attending vendor demonstrations.
These are important decisions on assets that may
last for 10 years or more, and it’s important that
you make the right choice when deciding what product
and vendor will support your organization.HIMformatics
can provide the expertise and methodology to help
you make the optimal choice. Our associates have
participated in hundreds of selections on ambulatory
practice management, ambulatory medical records,
ancillary management, document and image management
and other information systems relevant to the ambulatory
provider. We have developed a unique methodology
that considers functional prioritization, technology,
flexibility, potential benefit and vendor viability
as some of the decision factors. We will help you
identify true functional requirements that will
drive business value. We guarantee that whether
you are selecting a CPOE solution or a comprehensive
ambulatory suite, we can help you make the best
choice.
Financial Modeling for Ambulatory Information Systems
HIMformatics has completed extensive financial
modeling exercises for major clients in the Southeast
and nationwide. These successful projects have helped
clients make critical decisions about information
systems procurement, new business models for offsetting
costs, and deployment strategies.
We have also assisted clients with devising models
of expected benefits achievement for Board approval
and project success tracking after implementation.
The types of financial modeling completed by
HIMformatics associates for various clients include:
- Total Cost of Ownership models
- Procurement Cost models
- Deployment Cost models under varying assumptions
- Benefits models for cost avoidance, productivity
improvement, and process optimization
- Net Cost and Return on Investment for deployment
of ambulatory systems
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New Business Model Development and Feasibility Analysis
Changes in federal regulations have resulted in
new attention to the provision of ambulatory technology
from the hospital or health system. Affiliated physician
technology models, subscription services, and free
technology provision are being considered by organizations
as a way to gain competitive advantage through strong
physician bonding.
There are major issues to consider when making
these decisions, including technology implications,
support provision, and tax effects. Our ambulatory
services team has helped multiple clients think
through these decisions and their probable effect
on the organization. We can help your organization
consider this new business structure in an objective,
comprehensive way so you can make fully informed
decisions.
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