2010 March Features

Jan. 13, 2010

Cover Story

Change management: ‘Toy Story’ style
Gwinnett Health Systems reinvents revenue management with help from an unlikely hero.

Patient Safety

Biometric technology verifies patients’ identity
BayCare Health Systems implements palm-vein recognition technology to streamline and secure patient processing.

Document Management/Imaging

Document-management service saves $2-3 million
Program at Methodist Healthcare starts after an in-depth evaluation of printing needs, outsourcing costs and use of technology.

Care/Case Management

Automating referrals aids discharge processes
Software-as-a-service model sends data electronically to multiple facilities, easing case-management staff work load.

Health Plans/Technology

Manage contracts through best practices
Integrated provider management is more than simply managing contractual language. A best-practices approach reaches beyond adherence to preferred legal arrangements.

Network Management

Save energy and $$$ in the data center
The cabling installed today has to meet the requirements of the cabling for tomorrow. Most data centers are planning for speeds of 10-Gigabit Ethernet.

Viewpoint

The Luddite
By Ken Anderberg, Publisher/Editorial Director

Thought Leaders

Software solutions can trim rising costs
By Jim Catalino

Pioneers in Healthcare IT

Profile: Charles Barlow

Behind the Scenes

Hospital chooses SaaS for Web performance

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