[Forbes] 2005 Healthcare Technology Trends Will Have Strong Impact On Smaller Busines

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ITSPA: 2005 Healthcare Technology Trends Will Have Strong Impact On Smaller Businesses

11.09.04, 11:03 AM ET

Investment In Information Technology Expected To Grow 8-10 Percent Yearly In Nation's Healthcare Organizations

As pressure increases to raise profits by cutting costs, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that provide healthcare products and services are looking to several technology solutions to increase patient safety, reduce medical errors and improve bottom lines, stated the Information Technology Solution Providers Alliance (ITSPA), a national, non-profit alliance that helps SMBs understand how technology and local technology providers can help them succeed.

"Several key drivers are expected to increase healthcare IT investments by 8-10 percent yearly including improving workflow efficiencies, billing and payment systems, revenue collection and management, regulatory compliance, patient records integration and links between financial and clinical systems," said ITSPA Healthcare Technology Committee member Robyn Schlabach, RN, who is a principal with the Belgard Group.

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