This document discusses healthcare IT and closing the loop in healthcare delivery. It describes how healthcare delivery has changed over time and the role of electronic systems in supporting healthcare. However, fully closing the loop through integrated healthcare remains a challenge. The document outlines some approaches to improving integration, including stand-alone applications, point-to-point integration, and integrated healthcare enterprise systems. It also discusses using healthcare IT for consumer relationship management, department workflow automation, and data capture to improve efficiency, quality of care, and business value in healthcare.
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