Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE)

Volume 34

Volume 34, Issue 2, Pages 142-147

Spring 2023


Teaching Case
Central University Medical Center: A Proposed Paperless Patient Registration System


Hao Lou
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701, USA

Samuel Chang
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

Yining Chen
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA

Abstract: Using a paperless patient registration project, this teaching case demonstrates an application of the six-step approach in developing a business case for an IT investment. More specifically, this case familiarizes students with the process of developing a solid business case by defining business drivers and investment objectives, identifying and structuring benefits and costs, and estimating return on investment (ROI) based on these values. Students learn, step-by-step, the process from raw data collected from organizational records and internet research to complete managerial decisions based on detailed analysis.

Keywords: Teaching case, Information technology investment, Paperless migration, Return on investment (ROI), Total cost of ownership

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Recommended Citation: Lou, H., Chang, S., & Chen, Y. (2023). Teaching Case: Central University Medical Center: A Proposed Paperless Patient Registration System. Journal of Information Systems Education, 34(2), 142-147.