Doctors turned programmers

Article Abstract:

Some doctors are writing their own computer programs for in-house use, while others are creating software for use by managed care providers and other physicians. For example, physicians Kate Templeton, Hal Manhart and Drew Palin have teamed up with executive Beth Frost-Johnson to found ThinkMed, a firm that is dedicated to producing 'physician intelligent' programs. ThinkMed has produced ThinkMed Expert, which tracks cases through billing and claims information then analyzes where costs could be cut.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Business Software (Micro), Software, Product information, Business management software, Suites (Software), ThinkMed

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Getting the picture

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Picture archiving and communications systems using digital technology will take the place of conventional x-ray technology and increase the capability of radiologists to read images at a remote location. Although the systems cost millions of dollars, they will greatly improve the quality of images and cut some expenses, such as x-ray film, which is costly and difficult to handle. The radiologist also saves time otherwise spent in travel.

X-ray apparatus and tubes, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, Diagnostic X-Ray Equip, Practice, Technology application, X-rays, Medical imaging equipment, Radiologists, Medical X-ray equipment

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Is your back-office a backwater?

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Phoenix Services managing director Pamela Waymack suggests several steps that physician-hospital organizations and medical groups operating in a capitation environment can take to assure their financial health. Organizations should examine their financial statements, review their contracts, and monitor their claims. Six other steps are discussed.

HEALTH SERVICES, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Plan Administration, Accounting and auditing, Health insurance industry, Group medical practice, Hospital-physician joint ventures

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