Profiling IT Security and Interoperability in Brazilian Health Organisations From a Business Perspective

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Rui, RJ (Author) Other; Martinho, R (Author) Other; Oliveira, AA (Author) Other; Alves, D (Author) Other; Nogueira Reis, ZSN (Author) Other; Santos Pereira, C (Author) Other; Manuel E Correia (Author) FCUP; antunes, l (Author) FCUP; Ricardo Cruz Correia (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications

Vol. 11

Pages: 96-114

ISSN: 1947-315X

Publisher: IGI Global

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scopus - 3 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-M5N

DOI: 10.4018/ijehmc.2020040106

Abstract (EN): The proliferation of electronic health (e-Health) initiatives in Brazil over the last 2 decades has resulted in a considerable fragmentation within health information technology (IT), with a strong political interference. The problem regarding this issue became twofold: 1) there are considerable flaws regarding interoperability and security involving patient data; and 2) it is difficult even for an experienced company to enter the Brazilian health IT market. In this article, the authors aim to assess the current state of IT interoperability and security in hospitals in Brazil and evaluate the best business strategy for an IT company to enter this difficult but very promising health IT market. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted among 11 hospital units to assess their current status regarding IT interoperability and security aspects. Global Brazilian socio-economic data was also collected, and helped to not only identify areas of investment regarding health IT security and interoperability, but also to derive a business strategy, composed out of recommendations listed in the paper.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19