Transforming Health Care: The Financial Impact of Technology, Electronic Tools and Data Mining

Praise forTransforming Health Care "Our health care system is in critical condition. Intelligently leveraging information technology is a key part of the remedy. Few are more qualified than Phil Fasano to lay out a prescription for dramatic improvement, and he does it well." Chunka Mui, coauthor, Billion–Dollar Lessons and Unleashing the Killer App "Phil Fasano has made a real impact on health care information flow. Combining long experience in the financial industries with a growing understanding of the system needs of the health care world has been synergistic at multiple levels. Phil?s absolute focus on systems availability and multilevel functionality has been a positive addition to the way the health world thinks about and uses systems. This book reflects that learning and that commitment." George C. Halvorson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Permanente "Phil Fasano is a practical visionary, who also tells great stories. He leads transformation and technology at Kaiser Permanente, the world?s largest private integrated health care system, which means his perspective is deeply grounded in economics, facts, and practical leadership issues while at the same time creatively and courageously predicting how to transform America?s biggest industry. If you have any interest in the future of health care, you must read this book." Dr. John Sviokla, Strategy Consultant and former Harvard Business School Professor "In spite of advances in medical technology, America?s health care system remains stuck in the 20th century, from both a structural and technological perspective. Transforming Health Care looks forward to what is possible using 21st–century information technology to improve care, increase convenience, and save lives. Just as computers, mobile devices, and the Internet have changed retail, banking, and travel, this well–written and provocative book shows the transformational impact each will have on how health care will be provided in the future." Robert Pearl, MD, Executive Director and CEO, The Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente "Phil?s book is a thoughtful exploration of the extraordinary movement in health information systems. His expert analysis reveals that when these systems work together effectively utilizing the best data, leading business intelligence, and technology developed in concert with clinicians organizations can indeed transform health care by providing high–quality care at sustainable costs." Marc Probst, Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Intermountain Healthcare