Computers make 'house calls' to patients
Article Abstract:
The Harvard Community Health Plan has initiated a pilot program offering a computerized health information database to 150 households. The database provides in-depth information on more than 250 health topics, including AIDS, headaches, insomnia and menopause. If the patient's responses indicate a serious medical problem, the computer sends a message to the health service to call the patient.The computer can be used to eliminate unnecessary trips to the clinic and to provide early intervention for health problems.
Publication Name: Hospitals
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0018-5973
Year: 1993
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For the times they are a-changin'
Article Abstract:
The personal computer is a powerful tool with which materiel management professionals in the healthcare industry may protect their jobs in a capitated environment. Specifically, it is crucial for material management executives to understand how spreadsheets and database managers may be exploited to improve data manipulation and develop a database application for automating or reengineering certain activities.
Publication Name: Hospital Material Management Quarterly
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0192-2262
Year: 1995
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