Synopsis
Beyond Implementation: A Prescription for the Adoption of Healthcare Technology is the definitive guide for healthcare leaders and professionals seeking to gain the most value from their existing health information systems electronic health records (EHR), digital health technology, and mobile health applications. In order to reach the next frontier and improve clinical and financial outcomes, healthcare organizations must make a relentless commitment to a thoughtful, systematic, and long-term approach to technology adoption, one which centers on four crucial factors for success. This book explores: - Leading Change: Essential leadership strategies for setting direction, fostering engagement, prioritizing the effort, creating awareness, and governing the initiative - Educating Users: Innovative techniques to get users up to speed quickly on the new technology and guarantee their proficiency - Measuring Outcomes: Key performance metrics to drive leadership and education efforts - Continuous Improvement: Vital sustainment factors and considerations to achieve ongoing benefits long after the go-live event In this second edition, authors Dr. Heather A. Haugen and Charles L. Fred share crucial strategies and considerations based on their work helping over 1 million healthcare professionals adopt healthcare technology. They also frame their recommendations through the challenges, lessons learned, and triumphs of some of today s most innovative and accomplished healthcare organizations engaged in this work. Read why executives from the nation s prominent healthcare organizations are praising Beyond Implementation as a vital roadmap for success in today s increasingly complex and competitive marketplace.
About the Author
Dr. Heather A. Haugen is the Chief Science Officer at Atos Digital Health Solutions Division. She has deep expertise in health information technology and a passion for leading and developing people. Prior to her current role, she served as the CEO and Managing Director, as well as Corporate Vice President of Research, Development, and Information Systems at The Breakaway Group. Her past roles have led to a unique mix of experience, including conducting rigorous research, leading development efforts based on research outcomes, and leading and developing top-performing teams. Dr. Haugen brings a research focus to the adoption of health information technology. She has more than 20 years of research experience in both the academic and private sectors. Her research and methodology are published in her latest book, Beyond Implementation: A Prescription for the Adoption of Healthcare Technology, which is the second edition of the healthcare business bestseller. Dr. Haugen regularly speaks at national conferences and publishes in academic and industry publications. In addition to her research acumen, she is a respected leader who has served in an executive leadership role for over 15 years. Haugen s research experience spans strategies to increase EHR adoption, overcome barriers to clinician adoption of new technology, institute effective health information technology education, and develop telehealth programs for disease prevention and chronic disease management. She has published in numerous health and medical journals, including the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, ADVANCE for Health Information Executives and Healthcare Informatics. Dr. Haugen also blogs on behalf of Xerox s Healthcare Provider Solutions division on areas focused on overcoming the challenges of HIT adoption across the industry. She is the author of two books, Beyond Implementation: A Prescription for Lasting EMR Adoption (2010 and 2016) and Beyond Coding: How ICD-10 Will Transform Clinical Documentation (2012). As a result of the research published in Beyond Implementation, she was selected as a 2010 Finalist for Champions in Healthcare. Dr. Haugen holds a faculty position at the University of Colorado Denver- Anschutz Medical Center as the Director of Health Information Technology, where she actively mentors doctoral students and teaches courses. Dr. Haugen earned her doctorate in health information technology from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She earned her Master of Science degree in clinical nutrition from Colorado State University, and her Bachelor s degree in biological sciences from the University of Denver. Charles Fred is an American entrepreneur and researcher best known today for a body of work to positively influence the success of small businesses. He has inspired a movement to help entrepreneurs create conditions for sustainable growth, and through this effort, to stimulate thousands of new jobs in the US. Considered a pioneer in the e-learning industry, Charles has founded and led several successful companies that provide learning technologies and services. His best-selling book, Breakaway, is credited with transforming learning strategies and outcomes across the globe. Charles is a long-time resident of Colorado, an elite masters distance runner, outdoor enthusiast and cancer survivor. He and Julie, his wife, dedicate much of their time with their family, mentoring young people and entrepreneurs, and giving back to the community.
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