Specific IT system applications in health services delivery fall into four main areas:
1. Clinical information systems
2. Administrative information systems
3. Decision support systems
4. Internet and eHealth

Choose one of the above and discuss at least one influence of the system on healthcare delivery. Support your ideas with the literature.

Second discussion topic:

Technology diffusion has been accompanied by issues of cost, safety, benefit, and risk. Federal legislation has aimed at addressing these concerns. Which do you consider to be the most important area for focus? Support your ideas with rationales from the literature.