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Planning to make significant health IT investments in 2013? Your organization isn’t alone. Read more
7 project management keys for health IT implementations
Health IT projects are often huge undertakings that can be easily derailed. Here are some project management steps providers can take during their next health IT implementation. Read more
5 hidden costs of EHR systems
A new EHR system requires a big investment in software. But the implementation will likely cost an organization a lot more than what is spent on the system itself. Read more
5 reasons health care spends too much on IT – and what to do about it
Healthcare organizations are spending a lot on IT services and software – and a lot more than they have to, according to one recent report. Read more
Kansas hospital spent $1.2 million on failed EHR installation
Installing an EHR system is a big undertaking – and if it’s not done properly, it can result in a lot of wasted time and money, as one hospital recently learned. Read more
Survey: Hospitals are installing EHRs, but don’t know how they’ll pay for them
Electronic health record (EHR) systems bring a lot of benefits to hospitals, but they also require significant investments. And many organizations have doubts about how much funding they have available to install EHRs. Read more
Survey details the costs of an EHR implementation
When planning to implement an EHR system, organizations likely put a lot of thought into the cost of the system itself. But it’s also critical to plan for all of the extra costs associated with the installation. Read more
Hospital spending to slow – except in IT
Compared to last year, fewer hospitals plan to increase capital spending in the coming months. However, much of the spending increases that are made will go toward new health IT investments. Read more
Report: Cost of protecting patient data on the rise
We reported recently on the increasing costs of health data breaches. Now, a new report says organizations will have to spend more to keep health data safe. Read more
70% of small providers can’t afford to protect patient data
Keeping electronic patient data safe from security attacks is a challenge for all healthcare organizations, but it’s especially difficult for smaller providers that often have a harder time finding the resources to improve security. Read more