"This book presents a sampling of the many applications utilizing GIS in the field of health, including needs of less-developed countries in utilizing the concepts and technologies of mapping"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is designed to introduce a community health group to the potential of using a Geographic Information System to improve birth outcomes. It provides an overview of why geography is important in the investigation of health, the importance of the main components of a GIS, how important...

This book compiles estimable knowledge on the research of information systems and informatics applications in the healthcare industry. It addresses organizational issues, including technology adoption, diffusion, and acceptance, as well as cost benefits and cost effectiveness, of advancing...

"The United States' healthcare industry consumes roughly 20% of the gross national product per year. This huge expenditure not only represents a large portion of the country's collective interests, but also an enormous amount of medical information. This book examines the special issues related...

This book presents studies from leading researchers and practitioners focusing on the current challenges, directions, trends and opportunities associated with healthcare organizations and their strategic use of Web-enabled technologies.

"This book presents the latest research in healthcare information systems design, development, and deployment,investigating topics such as clinical education, electronic medical records, clinical decision support systems, and IT adoption in healthcare"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a comprehensive collection on the overview of electronic health records and health services interoperability and the different aspects representing its outlook in a framework that is useful for practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers"--Provided by publisher.

Strategies for healthcare information systems -- Experiences in SIS implementation in UK healthcare -- Technology-based marketing in the healthcare industry -- The use of artificial intelligence techniques and applications in the medical domain -- An intelligent data mining system to detect...

"This book disseminates current technological innovations and applications in the emerging field of information systems and informatics applications in the healthcare industry while directing frameworks to advancing healthcare and clinical practices and research"--Provided by publisher.