What are at least three of the barriers faced by health care leaders in adopting health information systems

Many health care leaders struggle with identifying the advantages and/or disadvantages when adopting a new or improving a current health information system. Many organizations are opting out of acquiring a new health information system due to the high monetary cost. Meanwhile, other health care organizations face resistance from employees and other stakeholders over system implementation . Overall, system acquisition is a challenge for most health care leaders.

Review each of the following articles :

• Managing the data explosion
• Catholic health partners to acquire Kaiser Permanente Ohio
• Mergers and acquisitions may be hazardous to health IT

In your discussion post, refer to these articles as you answer the following questions:

• • What are at least three of the barriers faced by health care leaders in adopting health information systems
  • Can these barriers be prevented?  Explain your answer.
  • What options are available for health information system acquisition?
  • What system of checks and balances could be used to eliminate or reduce resistance?
  • How do culture and/or behavioral factors influence acquisition?