You have conducted a needs assessment to determine IT equipment and/or IT systems technology to include software that is required to improve operations and/or patient services. Preparing a preliminary budget is the next step prior to requesting Executive (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO) Project approval and the funds to purchase and implement the technology and solutions.

What items are typically included?For what period of time? Who would you include in developing the budget?What would be the best presentation format?