Longer life expectancy and an aging population, advances in technology that makes people younger and healthier, and financial problems are a constant strain on healthcare organizations resources and management. The Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems provides an extensive and rich compilation of international research, discussing the use, adoption, design, and diffusion of information communication technology (ICT) in health care, including the future role of ICT in health care, access, quality, and value of health; nature and evaluation of medical technology, ethics and social implications, and management of medical information.