Retro tech
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More powerful personal computers and integrated health care systems have made some high technology innovations introduced in the 1980s obsolete before even becoming popular. Some of the ill-fated ideas include picture archiving and communications systems, smart cards storing personal health histories, bedside computers, use of bar codes and computerization of all patient information. Providers and practitioners have learned that solutions to health care problems are more complex than the latest gadget.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1995
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Remote control
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A large market for computer outsourcing is building in the health care industry, according to analysts. International Data Corp. estimates that health care firms will spend $1.5 billion on computer services in the year 2000. Some hospitals select products from multiple vendors and integrate them, while others choose a prepackaged deal from a one-stop-shop vendor. Some vendors are charging managed care clients by their number of capitated patients.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1997
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The mouse that roared
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It is generally agreed that, without information technology, the healthcare system's conversion to managed care would not be possible. Patient-care management is the key to managed-care success, according to First Consulting Group's Erica Drazen, and sophisticated information systems are needed for successful patient-care management. Several companies' efforts to develop the needed information systems are outlined.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1996
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