Return-On-Investment For Technology: A Decision Tool For Value-Based Purchasing For Behavioral Health & Social Service Executives

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Analysis

For most behavioral health and social service organizations, technology is a significant investment. Whether it's rolling out a major software application, putting computers and internet access on everyone's desktop, or implementing wireless technology to collect data from the field, the key question is often "Is this technology really worth the investment?"

Sometimes our technology investments are simply a part of doing business - such as beefing up our understaffed information technology departments and giving everyone computers . . .