Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-2006

Abstract

The primary goal of this paper is to explore why information technology (IT) solutions such as electronic medical records (EMR) have failed to gain a foothold in the healthcare sector. Based on a review of extant research, we propose a framework for classifying the barriers to the adoption and diffusion of EMR in the healthcare sector. We map all barriers reported in the literature onto the classification scheme to demonstrate its efficacy. We conclude by suggesting potential opportunities for applying the classification framework to research and practice.

Comments

Published in the Proceedings of the 1st Midwest United States Association for Information Systems Conference.

Excerpted from Tarmizi, H., Khazanchi, D. and Noteboom, C. (2006, May 5-6th). “Electronic Medical Records: Barriers to Adoption and Diffusion.” Proceedings of the 1st Midwest United States Association for Information Systems Conference (MWAIS06), Grand Rapids, Michigan. © 2006. Used with permission from Association for Information Systems, Atlanta, GA; 404-413-7444; www.aisnet.org. All rights reserved.

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