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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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CAStor™ Content Storage
In the midst of the Information Age we face the reality that ever more digital content is being created, stored and distributed, and there’s no end in sight. With as much as 90% of that data being unstructured, such as documents, spreadsheets, images and the like, storage as usual will not suffice in this new reality as organizations demand simpler, more affordable, scalable and reliable storage for digital content. The increasing demand requires a scale-out architecture that delivers infrastructure that supports private and public storage clouds and can seamlessly scale to meet evolving business needs.
Intermec IF4 Fixed RFID Reader

The IF4 is a simple reader or “peripheral device”, with best in class dense reader mode performance, specifically designed with a RS232 port for a cost effective solution for implementing RFID by attaching the reader to a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Quantum SCALAR 24
Quantum's Scalar 24 is an outstanding value for IT departments that have outgrown autoloaders. A compact, two-drive library, the Scalar 24 combines mid-range library features and performance and ease of use.
Invoice Automation - Invoice Processing
Basware Invoice Processing is a cutting-edge electronic invoice processing solution that eliminates the need to manually process purchase invoices. This solution supports electronic workflow, revision, cost allocation and approval of invoices as well as transfer to an organization’s ERP or financial system.
Qqest Velocity 850
This unit is a sophisticated, feature-rich biometric time clock system, with the ability to perform job costing and department transfers. In addition, the Velocity 850 offers extended time tracking features such as break and lunch buttons and multiple pay rates.
Accu-Time Systems Biometrics
Biometrics have become more and more ubiquitous in our daily lives, from ATM machines to check out aisles at your local market, to personal electronics. Continuing innovations and improvements to the various biometric technologies have made them more accessible to consumers and businesses alike.
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End The Chaos. Reduce The Noise. Improve Patient Safety.
AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: MRO
AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: MRO
Havis Docking Station for Toughbook H2
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AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: McKesson Booth 603
One-Day EHR Switch Takes Months To Plan
One-Day EHR Switch Takes Months To Plan
Factors To Consider When Switching EHRs
Factors To Consider When Switching EHRs
Building And Managing A Rock-Solid Security Plan
Graphium Health: Implementing Mobility In Healthcare And Streamlining EMR
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AHIMA 2009 Convention & Exhibit Booth Visit: Imaging Business Machines, LLC Booth 2323
EHR Switch Disrupts Physician Workflow
EHR Switch Disrupts Physician Workflow
Support Paramount When Switching EHRs
Support Paramount When Switching EHRs
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  • Digital Transformation In e-Prescribing
    9/29/2017

    Contemplating digital transformation in the healthcare industry typically conjures up innovations in medical imaging, diagnostic testing, gene therapies, and bio-pharmaceutical developments. By Eileen Haggerty, Senior Director Enterprise Business Operations, NETSCOUT
  • Patient Privacy: 6 Steps To Ensure HIPAA Compliance
    9/17/2019

    Technology is at the forefront of much of the innovation within the healthcare industry. New advancements are improving everything from patient care procedures to information availability, but many companies are struggling to manage the ancillary side effects of this rapid digitalization.
  • A Simple Text Message To Save Over 13 Million Lives
    7/26/2019

    Consumerism in healthcare was never a widely discussed topic until very recently, however, things are changing and how! Innovating while respecting the mandates in place should be the road ahead, definitely.
  • Infection Control In The Era Of Smartphones And COVID-19
    8/20/2020

    The broad availability and use of smartphones has not only revolutionized society, but also the way we conduct business. The healthcare industry is no different and has capitalized on the use of smartphones and mobile apps for healthcare workers. The World Health Organization found that mobile devices are used by approximately 90 percent of healthcare workers during the workday. Suppliers of many of the solutions for managing, caring, and interacting with patients also have responded by extending their software beyond the desktop, appearing as apps for deployment on smartphones.
  • Comparing Surgeon Site Of Service Data For Procedures To Reduce Overall Medical Costs
    7/11/2017

    As healthcare organizations wring out wasteful spending, reducing cost variations of surgical procedures is one area being closely scrutinized. By Matt Waltrich, RemitDATA
  • Why Healthcare Needs Private Optical Networks
    5/14/2019

    For at least the past 10 years, healthcare providers have invested in tools that utilize computing and information technology to better control patient outcomes. Several large hospital systems in the U.S. have reported meaningful improvements in metrics such as length of inpatient hospital stays, need for post-operative antibiotics and 30-day re-admissions. These positive outcomes are credited to the increased use of predictive analytics that model patient scenarios as part of a real-time connected healthcare system (RTHS). A cornerstone of the RTHS is connectivity among patients, healthcare providers as well as devices and systems that generate, process and store real-time data.
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