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Business Case for Integrated Information Systems
Purpose
The Institute has developed the Business Case Model to assist state
health agencies in communicating the value of integrated child
health information systems. The model – a powerful Excel-based
tool – can be used to demonstrate scenarios detailing the
costs and benefits of child health information systems integration
to society, providers, parents, and public health programs.
Project summary
The efforts of families, health care providers, and public health
programs to optimize health care and health outcomes for children
are often limited by the lack of timely, complete, and accurate
health information.
For many public health programs and other initiatives aimed at
improving long-term health or social service outcomes, making a
strong financial business case can be challenging because the benefits
of integrating systems may not accrue for many years. Nonetheless,
a convincing business case that outlines the value proposition
of the investment is necessary to ensure stakeholder support and
long-term sustainability of the program.
The Institute has worked with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA/MCHB)
and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to develop the Business
Case Model to assist stakeholders (public health, providers, and
parents) in communicating specific costs and benefits related to
integrating child health information systems.
After exploring various scenarios using the
model, stakeholders can use their business case results to articulate
the value of integrated child health information systems and
to support planning and decision-making, including choosing whether
to buy or develop an integrated information system and when and
how to implement it. This interactive tool helps stakeholders develop a business
case for their state’s integrated child health information
system.
The Business Case Model can be used to address
the costs and benefits of integrating information systems for
various child health information programs, including vital records,
immunizations, newborn dried blood spot screening, newborn hearing
screening, and other child health information systems. It produces
estimates of the benefits of integrating these health information
systems – not only
the benefits of individual information systems.
Individuals representing key child health stakeholder groups have
informed the business case through interviews, surveys, and other
discussions. Tim Dall, a health economist, facilitated and conducted
the analysis, and his team at The Lewin Group developed the model
under his direction.
Client and funding source
The development of the Business Case Model is supported jointly by the Public
Health Informatics Institute’s contract with the Genetic Services Branch
of the Health Resources and Services Administration, Genetic Services Branch (HRSA/MCHB) and a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Related documents
Business Case For Integrated Child Health Information Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
Integration of Newborn Screening and Genetic Services Systems with Other Maternal Child Health Systems: A Sourcebook for Planning and Development (Integration Sourcebook).
Linking Newborn Metabolic Screening Information Systems with Other Early Childhood Healthcare Information Systems: A Project Planning and Assessment Tool.
Proceedings: A Vision for Developing Child Health Information Systems to Meet Medical Care and Public Health Needs.
Creating a Road Map: Sharing Knowledge About Integrating Child Health Information Systems Volume I and Volume II.
Contact: Jim
Mootrey,
Project Manager, Public Health Informatics Institute
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