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IHP 600 Social & Organizational Issues in Healthcare Southern New Hampshire University, US
Role of the Government in Technology Diffusion
The development and dissemination of technology is called technology diffusion. In this module, students will examine the role(s) that the
government plays in the approval and regulation of technology diffusion.
Specific focus will be placed on the demand for innovation as a result of the development of new technologies.
Major Categories of Health Care
IT Systems or Cutting Costs vs. Cutting Care
First Discussion topic:
Specific IT system applications in health services delivery fall into four main areas:
1. Clinical information systems
2. Administrative information systems
3. Decision support systems
4. Internet and eHealth.
Choose one of the above and discuss at least one influence of the system on healthcare delivery. Support your ideas with the literature.
Second discussion topic:
Technology diffusion has been accompanied by issues of cost, safety, benefit, and risk. Federal legislation has aimed at addressing these concerns. Which do you consider to be the most important area for focus? Support your ideas with rationales from the literature.