Healthcare I.T. – Innovations that will transform healthcare now and in the future
September Technology In Focus Series
Washington Technology Industry Association
Our region is a nexus for innovative software, health care, and medical devices. As the healthcare industry and government seek to control spiraling costs and improve care, it is turning to IT as never before. Health IT has emerged as the prime catalyst for reforming the U.S. health care system. The federal stimulus package includes $19 billion in incentives for the adoption and use of health information technology beginning in 2011. Interoperability standards, workflow issues, physician acceptance, integration with medical devices, acceptance of telemedicine, and other improvements are needed to accelerate the adoption of health IT. With our local software and technology expertise, the Northwest is well-positioned to profit from reform.
Hear from our panel of experts who are at the cutting edge of this transition and get their assessments of opportunities for IT and healthcare in the coming year, and the coming decade.
Join in the discussion of:
- Where is the smart money in healthcare IT?
- Which business models will truly revolutionize healthcare? Which ones will flop?
- Will electronic health data save money?
- Will it help doctors and hospitals avoid medical errors?
- How will privacy issues be addressed?
- What are doctors and hospitals likely to adopt?
