Trends of Information Technology in Health Management

DOI:10.15343/0104-7809.2011354382394

Abstract

The problem affecting information management has become ever more difficult due to the exponential increase in the
amount of data to be managed, in the number of professionals who control the processes and in the demands for real time access. The
costs to deal with information in hospitals also have become the main factor for the use of computers, in the attempt to supply more
with lesser costs. Because of this, a strategic positioning of organizations of the health area as regards the treatment of informational
resources becomes necessary, as well as the choice of a tool of Information Technology capable to bring to these organizations the
expected benefits. Therefore, the objective of this work was to present, in a broad way, the new emergent trends of Information Technology
that are bringing direct and indirect benefits to Health Management.