Abstract
This empirical study examined the relationship between information technology (IT) utilization and hospital financial performance. Using primary and secondary data, we specified and tested a series of regression models that examined this relationship in Florida hospitals. In addition, we employed performance group analysis for a select group of operational performance indicators. Findings suggested a significant and positive relationship between increased levels of IT use and various measures of financial performance, even after controlling for case-mix acuity and bed size. Regardless of the analysis or method employed, the results indicated that IT adoption is consistently related to improved financial outcomes both overall and operationally. This relationship was present when examining IT collectively and for clinical IT, administrative IT, and strategic IT as individual measures. Lastly, although higher IT use was associated with a higher level of revenues, income, or cash flow, higher use was also associated with ratios based on higher expenses. This probably reflects the relatively high acquisition costs associated with obtaining and maintaining sophisticated IT systems. Given that a true return on investment is so difficult to obtain for many individual hospitalwide IT systems, our data can serve as a proxy for hospital leaders and policymakers who want to understand the potential financial effects of investing in IT in the acute care setting.
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