Which factors represent internal and external forces that require effective informatics governance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increasing demand for decision support and analytics
b. Greater expectations for information access and transparency
c. Clinician demand
d. Meaningful Use and healthcare reform
ANS: A, B, D
Increasing demand for decision support and analytics, greater expectations for information access and transparency, and Meaningful Use and healthcare reform represent significant issues that increase the demand for informatics resources and subsequently require more effective health IT governance and prioritization.
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