Title
Information Sharing Among Health Care Employers: Using Technology To Create An Advantageous Culture Of Sharing
Keywords
Employees; Human resources; Information sharing
Abstract
Purpose - This paper uses the theory of interagency information sharing as a lens to determine the benefits, risks, and past experiences of those involved in information sharing. Design/Methodology/Approach - The authors analyze the current existent literature related to sharing of information between health care employers. A theory that could be useful in the creation of a policy and management framework that would facilitate information sharing is also thoroughly explored. Commentary and analysis result in strategies for health care employers to utilize when facing the challenging issues involved with hiring employees. Findings - The paper details how human resource professionals can utilize technology and existing theory to properly implement information sharing techniques into their organization. Originality/Value - The information technology changes that are taking place within health care organizations and systems across the country create the opportunity for these organizations and systems to proactively implement strategies that will positively affect organizational performance. By investing in information sharing techniques while utilizing the theories outlined in this paper, organizations and systems may avoid many of the issues associated with hiring problem employees. Copyright © 2012 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited All rights of reproduction in any form reserved.
Publication Date
12-1-2012
Publication Title
Advances in Health Care Management
Volume
13
Number of Pages
123-141
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1108/S1474-8231(2012)0000013010
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84872175839 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84872175839
STARS Citation
Sumner, Jennifer; Cantiello, John; Cortelyou-Ward, Kendall; and Noblin, Alice M., "Information Sharing Among Health Care Employers: Using Technology To Create An Advantageous Culture Of Sharing" (2012). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 3746.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/3746