* Health Information System Analysis & Project Management Question

1. Cost management: Develop a comprehensive framework for estimating the cost for the development/implementation of your system (system is EPIC HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM). Identify and discuss the core components of the framework, similar to the works of Lerner et al. (2006) and Kirkwood et al. (2007). In addition, discuss what the expected benefits of your functional improvement/enhancement are and their potential impact on the costs in the context of return on investment. (You don't need to discuss the actual dollar amount)

References

1. Direct cost associated with the development and implementation of a local syndromic surveillance system. By Amy Kirkwood, Eric Guenther, Aaron T. Fleischauer, Julia Gunn, Lori Hutwagner, and M. Anita Barry

2. A Comprehensive Framework for Determining the Cost of an Emergency Medical Services System. By E. Brooke Lerner, PhD Graham Nichol, MD, MPH Daniel W. Spaite, MD Herbert G. Garrison, MD, MPH Ronald F. Maio, DO, MS