MRI's second chance

Article Abstract:

Sales of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, which grew to more than $1 billion in the US in 1992, fell to $550 million in 1994. Also, the average charge for services dropped to about $600 from a high of almost $1,000. Economic strictures of health reform legislation and managed care programs are credited with slowing growth of this expensive but useful diagnostic tool. Radiological Associates, a Sacramento, CA, group, developed a Utilization Management System to prevent unnecessary use of MRI.

Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Instruments & Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Services, Marketing, Medical equipment, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Medical equipment industry, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiologists, Radiological Associates of Sacramento Medical Group Inc.

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Organized chaos

Article Abstract:

HealthSystem Minnesota is among several health care groups seeking to save time and money by integrating their patient information systems. The Minnesota entity, which uses 50 types of medical records and 47 computer systems, is concentrating the integration effort on its cancer center, which has several components. HealthSystem is spending approximately $1 million in 1997 on reengineering its processes, Chief Information Officer Mike Minear estimates.

Outpatient Care Facilities, Outpatient Care Centers, Hospitals, HEALTH SERVICES, Management, Ambulatory care facilities, Physicians, Medical professions, Clinics, Hospital administration, HealthSystem Minnesota

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A prison plugs in

Article Abstract:

The state of Wisconsin is using an electronic imaging system to link prison inmates with medical specialists. The remote telemedicine system, which operates over conventional telephone lines, allows physician to examine patients and patient x-rays and records without physically transporting the patient to the physician. The system has been praised for its cost and efficiency effectiveness.

Correctional Institutions, Correctional Institutions-Local, Health aspects, Telecommunications systems, Information services, Prisons, Telecommunication systems

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