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Data management information systems designed to record, process, and display comprehensive integrated administrative, management, financial, and clinical information related to the provision and utilization of hospitalwide services and facilities. The systems are capable of producing clinical and financial reports, patient data, and/or customized reports as required. These systems can support the management of a variety of administrative (e.g., materials management), financial (e.g., cost accounting, billing reimbursement, human resources), patient data (e.g., medical records, admission/discharge/transfer), and clinical (e.g., radiology, cardiology, pharmacy, laboratory) tasks of a healthcare facility. Integrated hospital information systems (IHISs) are usually available as a combination of hardware (e.g., a local network including workstations, servers, and links) and firmware and/or software. IHISs may be installed as a central system or assembled by integrating independent information systems already installed in the healthcare facility.
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