Which of the following is a key component of system planning?

• A. Evaluating the test results of a patient
• B. Selecting a project manager and team members
• C. Bill collections
• D. Evaluating forensic evidence

Answer: (B)

System planning centers on organizing how the project will be carried out, including who will lead and who will be involved. Choosing a project manager and the project team is essential because it establishes leadership, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and sets up the communication and governance structure that guides scope, milestones, resource needs, and risk management. With the right mix of clinical, technical, and change-management skills, the team can translate user needs into a feasible plan and keep the project on track through design, development, and implementation.

The other activities described—evaluating a patient’s test results, handling bill collections, or evaluating forensic evidence—belong to clinical care, financial operations, and legal investigations, not to the planning phase of a health information system.