There is a new approach to health available to anyone, today. Described in this issue, it represents a revolution in the balance of power between patient and today's healthcare systems, putting the former in charge, through a program of...

There is a new approach to health available to anyone, today. Described in this issue, it represents a revolution in the balance of power between patient and today's healthcare systems, putting the former in charge, through a program of...

This year the conference really seems to have moved out on its own: not only did many of the participants again say that it was the best ever (an always-higher bar for staff), but also that the content was even more substantial.

This year the conference really seems to have moved out on its own: not only did many of the participants again say that it was the best ever (an always-higher bar for staff), but also that the content was even more substantial.

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Info-Tech's analysis of IT budgets across North America reveals a strong upward trend since 2009. Organizations are benefiting from the economic recovery and the effects of government incentive programs such as the American Recovery and...

Vendor Research

Coinciding with the launch of its first ever line of chassis switches, D-Link has launched its brand new Value in Partnership (VIP) Partner Program. It is a completely revamped partner program aimed at taking D-link into more markets.

You have watched the industry strategic energies move over time from fewer users of more powerful machines, to a global base of users of many types of less-expensive computing and communications devices. It is almost fair to wonder about the...

Publisher's Note: I first met Gopal Chopra by telephone, and soon after, at our annual New York Predictions Dinner. Gopal is a perfect Overachiever, appearing to cram five careers into a single lifetime, including those of practicing physician...

(27-Jan-10) Apple has unveiled its long anticipated tablet computer, the iPad. The iPad is the culmination of Apple's entrance into the mobile device market, starting with the iPod in 2001. "The iPad has the capacity to introduce new ways of...

A growing number of medical institutions and schools are using online virtual worlds as simulation environments for training and research. While these interactive programs offer significant educational benefits, IT should be prepared for a new...

IT managers in healthcare have different priorities from their peers in other industries. Specifically, they allocate more resources to support and proportionally fewer to security and design and development. Address the potential problems of...

A reactive organizational culture can often be an impediment to service management improvement. Lessons learned by an IT manager at a large health care organization can be applied to organizations with similar challenges. This example...

Healthcare organizations now have more time to implement the new set of disease classification codes, but this is not the time to relax. IT should begin the planning process as soon as possible to prepare for a challenging and lengthy migration.

(8-Sept-09) At first, it was the laptop that was supposed to free us from our cubicles and desktops. They were small and powerful. They were even cool. Too bad they were too cumbersome to unleash the potential of mobile computing. That task fell...

The HITECH bill is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enacted in 2009. The Whitehouse views an investment in Healthcare IT, and more specifically, a move towards digital health records as the solution to a healthcare...

Manufacturers have built tablet PCs specifically designed for use within clinics and hospitals. Review these success factors for Tablet PC implementations within the health care industry.

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Small enterprises utilizing a Wireless LAN Real Time Location System can find significant benefits in certain vertical markets. Tracking high-value assets, inventory, and people in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics has the potential to...

An ePedigree program assists in safeguarding against counterfeit drug activities while ensuring the protection of business interests. Consider the implementation of an ePedigree program while keeping a sharp eye on the legislative environment to...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that is poised for explosive growth. Existing and emerging applications of the technology have revolutionized the way some small enterprises do business. As RFID permeates the small...

Establishing a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is very important in any industry, but particularly necessary in healthcare due to the regulatory scrutiny. Although the time, effort, and expense can be significant when developing a...

As the electronic medical record movement picks up steam, the demand for medical transcription is reaching new heights. Ensure the organization is prepared to meet the growing need by following this four-step plan.

Establishing a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is very important in any industry, but particularly necessary in healthcare due to the degree of regulatory scrutiny. Securing the safety and flow of information in all its various forms...

Small healthcare firms will use this snapshot of a small healthcare insurance provider to start discussions about e-mail infrastructure and staffing. A companion note discusses application and operating system choices from a small healthcare...

A growing number of health care providers are deploying tablet PCs to ensure clinicians have access to current patient information during house calls. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of tablet use to determine if it can benefit the...

Telemedicine has the potential to fill expertise gaps and create potential sources of new revenue. Present telemedicine as an option to your healthcare organization's management team to reap the benefits already enjoyed by so many other...

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) adoption in healthcare is a matter of slow pace, rather than lack of interest. Learn from the experiences of other healthcare enterprises before embarking on an SOA initiative.

Given the high dollar investment of electronic medical records (EMR), healthcare organizations must choose the right solution in order to achieve desired benefits. Select a specialty EMR if a generic EMR does not meet the needs of individual...

HIPAA's security standards came into final rule for healthcare entities large and small in April 2006. Get a handle on policy-writing for HIPAA requirements by reviewing these sample online policy templates.

Medical kiosks save money, reduce wait times, and significantly enhance the patient experience. Info-Tech has identified seven ways to use medical kiosks in healthcare and the recommended steps for a successful implementation.

Job Description

The Clinical Informatics Specialist shall act as a liaison between the hospital's clinical areas and the IT department. This includes the primary responsibility of determining the needs and requirements for clinical applications in acute and...