ABSTRACT

This chapter examines the challenges and risks managers in the healthcare sector perceive in relation to the development and implementation of digitised services in a healthcare case organisation. Using data collected from managers, focus group interviews and observation method within the case organisation, the authors present an analysis that demonstrates that the risks and success factors that influence the development and implementation of digital healthcare services are related to (1) setting a clear digital strategy and implementation plan, (2) integration of digital services with the overall process and ICT, (3) committed resources and engagement of personnel, and (4) the organisation’s ability to define new work roles and processes.