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that requires their unique expertise and knowledge. In addition
to producing savings by requiring fewer FTEs, these niche tech-
nologies can also accelerate the pace of change as staff focuses on
driving improvements.
Unfortunately, operational leaders oen don't get expo-
sure to these new technologies. e CIO should both scan
the market for technologies that will streamline and improve
major processes, as well as promote thoughtful consideration
of proposals that operational leaders bring forward.
Leveraging the right technology for cost improvement
As CIOs look toward the future and how they can make a
positive impact, their No. 1 focus should be expediting the flow
of meaningful information into the hands of those who need to
make decisions — in all areas of the health system. We know for
sure that the technology is there to take healthcare to the next
level: to make it more efficient, more predictable, more person-
alized and more automated. It is the responsibility of the CIO to
lead the organization forward in this post-EHR era to a brighter
future where healthcare is not only more effective, but also more
sustainable for many years to come. n
HOW CAN HOSPITALS IMPROVE
PERFORMANCE AND REDUCE SUBSIDIES
FOR ANESTHESIA SERVICES?
Changes in the industry continue to impact revenue and costs
associated with providing anesthesia services, and the subsidy
required to maintain a productive level of service can be a
major expense.
Digging deeper into the factors behind the subsidy may reveal
opportunities to reduce the cost while still achieving excellent
performance. A good anesthesia group will be able to provide
expertise and leadership to optimize the practice.
This new white paper focuses on the specific challenges
hospitals and anesthesia providers face in providing high
quality, cost e‹ective care, with recommendations on how to to
improve across clinical, operational and financial metrics.
Read the white paper at EmCare.com/anesthesiawhitepaper.
For more information about how EmCare can help your health
system, contact us at 877.416.8079.
877.416.8079
www.emcare.com
