Comments on: News 11/11/09

By: E. Maggie, MD

E. Maggie, MD — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:44:28 +0000

““We have an impressive track record of success in the healthcare IT space, particularly for large scale EMR conversion projects,” said CSI Tech President Gene Scheurer. “Our pricing model and the expertise of our consultants ensure that healthcare systems of all sizes have a viable alternative to reduce implementation costs.”

SDince these projects include the lives of patients, where is the research results published that verifies the program’s track record of success. Do they record the delays of patient care during implementation?

By: interior designer

interior designer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:28:53 +0000

“Steelcase-funded research at Mayo Clinic finds ways to put doctors, patients on same side of table”

Hold the Mayo, what did the IRB say about this? What are the key endpoints of the “research”? What a brilliant idea! If this gets the attending doctors to sit with the patients, hold their hands and clickers, and speak to the families and explain what is going on, it will be well worth it.

By: WiseGuy

WiseGuy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:56:19 +0000

Re: Cough-analyzing software:
Ok… I know where the doctor’s hands generally are when he says “Turn your head and cough”. Does this mean I’ll have to now employ the cell phone in some similar way? (There’s an image, huh?)

By: Lonestar

Lonestar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:14:43 +0000

I disagree with the comments on the Dell/Perot acquisition. Rather than cutting the talent I am seeing a very nice melding of the cultures. I say “goodbye” to some of Perot’s agressive sales tactics (focus…outsourcing, outsourcing, outsourcing) and “hello” to Dell’s more laid back partnership style.

By: Noah Praetor, MD

Noah Praetor, MD — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:53 +0000

I will miss Siemens, Cerner, and other no shows at HIMSS in Atlanta. Everyone knows HIMSS is a not for profit educational trade group for the HIT vendors. Missing those big names, there will now be less income. I wonder if the Grassley love letters have a role in these franchise vendors taking a leisurely walk. Think of all the hoopla and nightlife they will miss.