Healthcare info. systems

Article Abstract:

Greater levels of competition, increased use of capitated fees, and managed care are some of the factors that have spurred health care providers to spend more for medical information systems. However, performance for stocks in the healthcare information systems industry was mixed for the 2nd qtr of 1998, but are expected to perform better in the second half of the year. These stocks have good potential for investors through the years 2001-2003.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computer industry, Cognizant Corp., CZT

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Healthcare info. systems

Article Abstract:

The total quality management (TQM) initiatives being implemented by healthcare providers will make healthcare information system stocks good investment bets between 1995 and 2000. Since TQM efforts revolve mostly around the clinical area, companies that market clinical systems, data repositories and connectivity software will be especially attractive. Still, stocks should be chosen with care because the industry is undergoing consolidation.

Health, Science Software Pkgs, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Medical equipment industry, Hospital information systems, Medic Computer Systems Inc.

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Healthcare info. systems

Article Abstract:

Expenditures on information systems by healthcare providers is expected to expand due to the increasing complexity of providing organzations, the presence of capitated fees, and managed care. However, these equities were weak in the Sep 1998 qtr with the stock market pullback being a major factor. Above-average returns are expected for thes stocks through the next three to five years, but they are best suited for aggressive investors.

IDX Systems Corp., IMS Health Inc.

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