Beyond Return on Investment: Expanding the Value of Healthcare Information Technology, 2nd Edition by Pam W. Arlotto delves into the strategic importance of healthcare information technology (IT) in driving value beyond financial metrics. This updated and revised edition offers insights from recent healthcare IT adoption experiences, providing tools for both novice and experienced professionals to enhance their understanding and implementation of value management strategies.

The book begins with a foundational primer on conducting Return on Investment (ROI) analyses for individual projects, progressing to a comprehensive approach that supports the broader transition towards high-value healthcare. It emphasizes the role of IT as a strategic asset in transforming healthcare systems, covering essential components such as fostering a value-driven decision-making culture, integrating strategy development, and establishing a governance model based on value.

New chapters introduce frameworks for value management, methods to validate vendor-provided value and ROI figures, and innovative approaches to realizing value. These additions reflect the evolving landscape of healthcare IT, ensuring that readers are equipped with practical tools and strategies to optimize their IT investments in a continuously changing environment.