A Podcast From Perot Systems On The Role Of Information Technology In Improving Healthcare

Perot Systems' Healthcare Tech and The World

Looking Forward: Perspectives On Healthcare And Information Technology

A Continuing Series Of Podcasts From Perot Systems On The Impact Of Technology On Healthcare

Looking Forward: Health Information Technology And The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act

Perot Systems (NYSE:PER) continues its series of podcasts with a look on the ideological changes in the United Kingdom's National Health Service leadership over the past 10 years, and how those changes will affect the industry’s future.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Advancing Autonomy in the UK Healthcare System

A Continuing Series of Podcasts from Perot Systems on the Impact of Technology on Healthcare

Healthcare Tech and the World: A Discussion About the Impact of Medical Automation on Healthcare

A Podcast from Perot Systems on the Role of Information Technology in Improving Healthcare

Perot Systems continues its series of podcasts with a forward-looking discussion about the increasing role Information Technology will play in the transformation of healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Fickenscher discusses with Dr. David Pryor some very effective techniques that have improved the quality of care at Ascension Health.

Healthcare Tech and the World: A Discussion About Quality Initiatives Pioneered at Ascension Health

Healthcare Tech and the World: A Macro Perspective on How Technology Will Impact Healthcare in the Future

Perot Systems continues its series of podcasts with a forward-looking discussion about the increasing role Information Technology will play in the transformation of healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Fickenscher discusses with Dr. Jack Lord the innovations taking place across the healthcare industry, as well as what the future holds for healthcare providers.

Healthcare Tech and the World: A New Perspective on Innovation in Healthcare

Perot Systems continues its series of podcasts with a forward-looking discussion about the increasing role Information Technology will play in the transformation of healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Fickenscher discusses with Dr. Elliot Sternberg how changes in technology will impact healthcare quality and patient safety.

Healthcare Tech and the World: How Information Technology Can Impact The Pursuit Of 'Perfect Care'

Country boundaries or even oceans rarely change the complexities involved in automating and improving the delivery of care. Political and social variations between cultures certainly change the landscape, but there are a wide array challenges that remain consistent throughout the global healthcare technology industry. Tim Lankes, international managing director for Perot Systems' healthcare group, joins Healthcare Tech and the World to discuss the common healthcare challenges that persist across country borders.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Common Healthcare Challenges that Persist Across Borders

From patient services to information technology the landscape of healthcare is changing. As investments in the business of healthcare increase, how will investors mitigate risk? Health Evolution Partners chairman, Dr. David Brailer joins Healthcare Tech and the World to explore the world of healthcare investment.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Healthcare Investment

Natural disasters such as Katrina illustrate the importance of sharing critical medical information across dissimilar infrastructures, while at the same time, protecting individual privacy. New information systems can achieve both goals, but high cost and public mistrust present hurdles to adoption of these technologies. Dr. Carol Diamond, MPH, managing director of the Health Program for the Markle Foundation, and chairperson of Connecting to Health, joins Healthcare Tech and the World host Dr. Kevin Fickenscher to discuss why new systems are critical to address public health needs, and how innovative data sharing models and effective privacy policies help gain public trust.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Data and Privacy

Staff productivity is often a major variablein healthcare efficiency and cost control. To achieve higher quality care for more patients at a lower cost, providers must consider methodsto improve staff productivity across the care setting. For Empath President and CEO Dr. Michael Hill, improved productivity requires the application of technology and process redesign to impact quality and safety, while increasing staff retention and satisfaction. Dr. Hill joins Healthcare Tech and the World host Dr. Kevin Fickenscher to discuss why staff productivity has proved to be a defining issue for healthcare providers across the country.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Hospital Staff Productivity

Staffing shortages, rising costs, and the slow pace of technology adoption are just a few of the issues that are pressuring the US healthcare industry. Add in globalization, medical tourism, and the aging population, and the picture of an increasingly challenged industry becomes clear. Peter Altabef, president and CEO of Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER) talks with Healthcare Tech and the World host Dr. Kevin Fickenscher about the state of healthcare in the US, and around the world. From medical tourism, to universal standards of care, Mr. Altabef describes how technology is leveling the field in terms of care delivery, cost and quality across the globe. 

Healthcare Tech and the World: Perot Systems Features Company CEO

Medicare's pay-for-performance (P4P) initiatives are fast becoming a fact of life for physicians. Already, 34 percent of internists, 29 percent of family physicians, and 44 percent of physicians in large practice groups are being impacted by P4P according industry studies. In November's "Healthcare Tech and the World," Perot Systems (NYSE: PER) looks at P4P, and whether or not it is a major driver for physicians to widely adopt technology.

Healthcare Tech and the World: Perot Systems Looks At Pay-For-Performance

"Healthcare Tech and the World" brings you the perspectives of health care industry leaders from across the globe. The monthly series explores technology innovations in the industry and sheds light on the major issues facing health care providers -- cost, quality and safety. Guests will share their opinions on the future of health care in the US and in regard to technology adoption.

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