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J McCormack

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PubMed1997

EDI enables big cuts in supply procurement costs.

Many providers are turning to information technology to improve the supply procurement process as well as reduce supply utilization. These providers are saving money and time by using such technologies as EDI, the Internet, bar coding, purchasing cards and automated supply stations.

California↗
PubMed1997

Health Data Management top 10 special report.

The top 10 health care information technology companies control only about 30% of the software market. Because these leading companies do not yet dominate the market, observers predict vendors will continue to consolidate. In this in-depth special report, Health Data Management profiles the 10 leading companies, ranked on their 1996 revenues. Each corporate profile offers insights from top company executives about their strategies, as well as comments from stock analysts.

Commerce↗
PubMed1997

The paperless business office.

Many providers are launching a variety of initiatives with the intent of eliminating paper in the business offices, thus streamlining operations and cutting costs. While there are some encouraging signs of progress, plenty of roadblocks still exist that will make such a transition difficult. Key technologies involved include EDI, the Internet, document imaging, COLD technology and automated dialers.

Automation↗
PubMed1997

ActiveX vs. Java. What roles will these technologies play?

ActiveX and Java capitalize on distributed object computing and have great potential for making information systems truly interoperable. But a battle for market dominance between their developers--Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc., respectively--could cause confusion. And it's unclear what role these two important new technologies will play in health care. For now, a number of pioneering organizations are experimenting with using the technology to improve data flow and access.

Computer Communication Networks↗
PubMed1997

Coping with capitation.

Capitation is spreading as a payment mechanism as managed care plans and employers look for ways to hold down costs and make them more predictable. More provider organizations are using information technology to measure their costs, forecast risks and carefully analyze capitated contracts before signing them. They're also turning to information systems to fairly divvy up the capitated payments to physicians and other clinicians.

Actuarial Analysis↗
PubMed1997

When will smaller medical groups discover computers?

Competitive pressures are leading many smaller group practices to take a long, hard look at investing more heavily in computer hardware and software, especially electronic patient records systems. These smaller group practices find it difficult to locate reliable information, identify someone to lead the automation effort and generate the cash to pay for the technology they need.

Ambulatory Care Information Systems↗