Challenges in the Implementation of Technology in effective Hospital Management System: A quantitative study

To provide excellent care to patients and to maintain seamless functioning of healthcare facilities it is crucial to have effective hospital management system. Hospital management system presently is incorporating analytical approach to optimize work flow, for enhancement of resource utilization, and for providing comprehensive insurance assistance to patients. The technologies are highly crucial for workflow optimization, allocation of resources, scheduling of patients, and management of finances. There are various challenges faced by hospital management system like integration of data from diversified sources like billing system, administrative database, EHRs, and data accuracy and consistency. Safeguarding of data security is highly important that need strong security and adhering to rules and regulation as per the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.” The importance of Information Technology is reducing rising costs of healthcare and improving quality of services. There is a need to address such challenges and identify the best way of technology implementation. A sample of 249 was collected from different departments in Hospital. The factors that identify the Challenges in the Implementation of Technology in effective Hospital Management System are High Initial Costs, Resistance to Change, Training and Skill Development, and Regulatory and Compliance Challenges.