Praise for the second edition: This is a highly useful book on information technology (IT) strategic planning and implementation within healthcare organizations. It is well written, concise, on point and provides excellent illustrations and case studies to enhance its usefulness. - Doody five-star review Intended for leaders and high-level managers in health are organizations, The Strategic Application of Information Technology in Health Care Organizations provides a practical approach to the development of strategies for the effective implementation of information technology. Third edition changes: Chapter 2 will contain updated concepts and practices in developing information technology strategies From the current Chapter 3 (Internal IT Capabilities and Characteristics) create two chapters:?The IT Asset (new Chapter 3) and IT-Centric Organizational Attributes and Value (new Chapter 4) From the current Chapter 4 (Examples of IT Strategy) five new chapters will be created.