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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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Today’s enterprise is at the center of a number of conflicting trends related to changes in the network. Data centers are consolidating as enterprises are scaling beyond headquarters to regional, branch, and remote locations, and often the network functions as the primary connection between these locations. In order to be competitive, today’s enterprise network must be open for business wherever, whenever, and however business is done.
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.

The Intermec IF2 is a compact, cost-effective network reader designed to support diverse RFID applications in both enterprise and industrial environments that require a scalable RFID system with a low cost per read point.

To maximize asset utilization from IV pumps to portable emergency equipment, hospitals and clinics need to be able to find and rapidly deploy these assets to maintain top quality care.

PR2/PR3 durable mobile receipt printers are ideal for invoice printing and secure payment capture capabilities within the direct store delivery, field service, mobile point of sale and electronic citation markets.

For years TEKLYNX bar code software has been working behind the scenes in healthcare, helping the industry that helps others. From medication labels to patient ID tracking to inventory control, TEKLYNX software solutions provide the reliability and security necessary when working with critical healthcare data.

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  • Using Technology To Track Value-Based Metrics
    8/7/2018

    The shift toward value-based healthcare means providers are taking a look at their practices and reassessing their priorities. The focus for these providers has shifted to improving the quality of the care they provide and how their care impacts patient outcomes. Most providers already place an emphasis on patient outcomes, but in order to be reimbursed for their Medicare patients, they must also track their efforts and depending on the program they follow, report on metrics such as patient satisfaction, improving care coordination, and other patient behaviors or outcomes.

  • Top 5 Tips For Choosing Mobile Printers
    1/25/2011
    This white paper explains the fundamentals, describes what differentiates mobile printers, and provides tips for selecting the model that will perform reliably, efficiently, and affordably in your operations. By Intermec, Inc.
  • 5 Value-Based Care RCM Survival Strategies
    6/3/2015

    With the imminent arrival of value-based reimbursement, the days of billing inefficiencies are officially history. But where can practices find more opportunities for savings? Operating margins are already razor thin and many physicians are taking reductions in salary just to keep their practices open. As it happens, most practices leave up to 30 percent of their potential revenue on the table every year according to statistics from the Medical Group Management Association – and much of it can be recouped. By Ann Bilyew, CEO, MDeverywhere

  • Take A Page From Amazon To Help Patients Understand Healthcare Costs
    8/23/2018

    Online or brick-and-mortar retail is all about making the purchase easy. Whether it’s a price comparison tool or an email reminder that an item has been left in virtual shopping cart waiting to be bought, online retailers do all they can to ensure the sale goes through. The same experience can be had at your local grocery store: the item on the shelf is clearly marked with a price. High-tech or low, you know exactly how much it’s going to cost.

  • Top Trends In Digital Health For 2019
    12/20/2018

    Last year was the year of the consumer, and there’s no sign of a change any time soon. Consumers increasingly value experience over product, and have come to expect personalized, targeted experiences — radically shifting the focus of the business marketplace. The healthcare landscape is no exception to this shift: it is increasingly driven by the needs and desires of patients. But innovations in digital health look different from those in DTC technology and as technology becomes more sophisticated, however, concerns are being mitigated. And as consumer demand continues to dominate the marketplace, the healthcare industry — supported by the policy makers — is increasingly on board with tech innovation. Here are some things to look out for in the coming year.

  • Case Study: Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
    9/23/2009
    Doctors are getting lab tests back faster, and that means they’re more efficient. They can ... accept more patients as a result. By Microsoft

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