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Internet Usage and Potential Impact for Acute Care Hospitals: Survey in the United States

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These survey results are from a national survey of acute care hospitals. A random sample of 813 hospitals was selected with 115 responding and 33 incorrect addresses resulting in a 15% response rate. The purpose of the study was to measure the extent of information systems integration in the financial, medical, and administrative systems of the hospitals. Internet usage including homepages and advertising was measured. Other selected telecommunication applications are analyzed. As demonstration projects from the literature are compared to the survey results, the potential for hospitals is tremendous. Resulting cost savings could be equally impressive. This information will provide a benchmark for hospitals to determine their position relative to Internet technology and to set goals.

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Hatcher, M. Internet Usage and Potential Impact for Acute Care Hospitals: Survey in the United States. Journal of Medical Systems 22, 371–378 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020662124683

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