1. What factors are contributing to the need for even more effective HIT governance?
Q. 2. With the increase in the use of external service providers (e.g., cloud-based data centers, externally provided applications), what are some of the challenges that CIOs and HIT departments must address in order to successfully leverage these options? What are some of the risks associated with these options?
There are several factors that are driving the need for more effective HIT governance. First, there is the ever-increasing complexity of healthcare information systems. With the addition of new technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchanges (HIEs), the need for governance has become more critical. Second, the HIT landscape is constantly changing, with new vendors, products, and services being introduced on a regular basis. This can make it difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest developments and ensure that their systems are compliant with all relevant regulations. Finally, the cost of healthcare is rising, and organizations are under pressure to do more with less. This means that there is a need to optimize the use of HIT resources and ensure that they are being used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.