Physician engagement strategies in health information system implementations

Abstract

Health information system implementations are expensive and risky. They have the potential to transform healthcare when implemented successfully. Health leaders need to effectively engage physicians as an important constituent in the project. This can be accomplished by applying user-centred design principles, facilitating physician leadership, and planning for training. When done effectively, a sense of shared ownership and allegiance between management and the physician group is created that will lead to a successful project.