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.

The current economic climate has spurred many medical facilities to find new ways to reduce costs. Some hospitals are turning to voice technology to meet this need. Evaluate digital dictation and other applications to see if voice-based...

Recent healthcare headlines have been dominated by the so-called Health 2.0 revolution. Unlike other technology adoption decisions, this one is not up to IT ? people are already using it. Understand the potential dangers and mitigate the risks...

Healthcare organizations eager to move forward with Health 2.0 often start with social networking. Evaluate the differences between niche and mainstream networks to ensure the organization makes the most of this initiative.

ZigBee is a wireless networking protocol with significant potential benefits for the healthcare industry. Investigate remote monitoring applications to see if ZigBee technology can help the organization reduce operating costs.

SharePoint can help healthcare organizations improve internal communication and streamline business processes, but it can also increase the risk of HIPAA violations. Take advantage of SharePoint's built-in security features to facilitate compliance.

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.

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...

Hospitals should focus on commercial Radiology Information Systems (RIS), given their affordability and maturity, rather than develop one from scratch. Use Info-Tech's evaluation criteria to select the right RIS.

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Hospitals should focus on commercial Radiology Information Systems (RIS), given their affordability and maturity, rather than develop one from scratch. This tool will help IT managers create an RIS vendor selection strategy that will enable them...

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.

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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...

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The PACS Administrator's role is to perform all related activities for supporting the hospital's Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS). This includes preparing images for digital archiving and assuring the quality control of medical...