The power of collaboration: using internet-based tools to facilitate networking and benchmarking within a consortium of academic health centers

The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) represents a strategic alliance of 169 academic health centers and associated institutions engaged in knowledge sharing and idea-generation. The use of the Internet as a tool in the delivery of UHC's products and services has increased dramatically o...

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Published in:Journal of medical systems 2003-02, Vol.27 (1), p.47-56
Main Authors: Korner, Eli J, Oinonen, Michael J, Browne, Robert C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Medical Centers - organization & administration
Benchmarking
Commerce
Cooperative Behavior
Diffusion of Innovation
Electronic commerce
Health care organizations
Health facilities
Humans
Illinois
Interinstitutional Relations
Internet - utilization
Knowledge management
Management Information Systems
Medical informatics
Teaching hospitals
Trends
United States
University HealthSystem Consortium
USA
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Summary:The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) represents a strategic alliance of 169 academic health centers and associated institutions engaged in knowledge sharing and idea-generation. The use of the Internet as a tool in the delivery of UHC's products and services has increased dramatically over the past year and will continue to increase during the foreseeable future. This paper examines the current state of UHC-member institution driven tools and services that utilize the Web as a fundamental component in their delivery. The evolution of knowledge management at UHC, its management information and reporting tools, and expansion of e-commerce provide real world examples of Internet use in health care delivery and management. Health care workers are using these Web-based tools to help manage rising costs and optimize patient outcomes. Policy, technical, and organizational issues must be resolved to facilitate rapid adoption of Internet applications.
ISSN:0148-5598
1573-689X
DOI:10.1023/A:1021057128835