An empirical study on the intention to switch to cloud-based hospital information systems in Korea: a push–pull–mooring model perspective

Purpose Recently, interest and necessity for cloud-based hospital information systems (HISs) have emerged as an appropriate alternative for revitalizing medical information exchange between hospitals, analyzing “big data” medical information and developing the use of new medical technologies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that affect the switching of information systems in existing on-premise environments into cloud-based HISs. Design/methodology/approach A research model was developed using the push–pull–mooring model based on migration theory. The research model was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings The results of this study showed that low compatibility, perceived value, low cost and inertia influenced the intention to switch to cloud-based HISs; low flexibility and low compatibility influenced dissatisfaction; and low cost, ease of maintenance and ease of managing indicators influenced perceived value. Originality/value This study is expected to be used as the basis for developing a research model in subsequent studies to analyze the transition to new innovative technologies. Also, in practice, it is expected to contribute to the activation of cloud computing environments in hospitals.