TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
B. Literature on Costs and Benefits of Health Information Technology for Nursing Homes and Home Health Agencies
C. Study Objectives
II. METHODS
A. Site Selection
B. Site Visit Preparation and Data Collection
III. RESULTS
A. Perceived Benefits of Health Information Technology in Nursing Homes
B. Perceived Costs of Health Information Technology for Nursing Homes
C. Perceived Benefits of Health Information Technology for Home Health Agencies
D. Perceived Costs of Health Information Technology for Home Health Agencies
IV. SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION
A. Anytime and Anywhere Access to Health Information
B. Greater Efficiency in Meeting Administrative and Federal Requirements
C. Improved Quality Management
D. Health Information Exchange
V. POLICY IMPLICATIONS