Assessing Readiness for E-Health In Egypt

There is a universal need to enhance the quality of health care delivery with the use of E-governance. The quality of care can significantly be improved with the implementation of E- Health. E-readiness is important for the pre-implementation phase in assessing the weaknesses and challenges the organization or institution must overcome for successful implementation. This paper will evaluate the degree of readiness for implementation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in Cairo University Hospitals. By being implemented in a hospital setting, it not only improves the efficiency in finance and administration, but also in the quality of care. The case study showed how implementation of Electronic Medical Record system (EMR) can improve the quality of care in Cairo University Hospitals.

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Jessica Stadelmann received her Master's in Public Policy at the American University in Cairo and her Bachelor of Science from Boston University.