HTM’s Role in Capital Equipment Planning
Now more than ever, HTM professionals have an opportunity to make a difference in the way healthcare organizations plan for the future via equipment purchases. Here's how.
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All About the Benjamins
Budgeting is a big topic in the September issue of 24x7 Magazine, with two articles delving into the financial realm of HTM. Chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens discusses the rationale behind this and touches on why the financial health of a hospital is everyone's concern—particularly HTM professionals.
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Measure Twice, Cut Never
In many cases, the relationship between a healthcare facility and equipment vendor has been mutually beneficial; in other cases, however, the relationship has led to prolonged difficulties for facilities since extraction is no longer a matter of simply switching to another product. Learn how to navigate this tricky relationship here.
It’s Back! Rust-Out
In April 1999, 24×7 published a Soapbox column titled “Rust-Out: The Silent Affliction,” describing how some biomeds stop progressing technology-wise and stay in their comfort zone, not looking to advance or take on new challenges. Dave Harrington thought that problem was in the past, but at a recent meeting of the New England Society of Clinical Engineers, the biomeds and clinical engineers in attendance were showing many of the signs that lead to this professional burnout.
Read MoreOlympus Agrees to Pay $646 Million Fine for Kickback Violations In US and Latin America
Endoscopes distributor Olympus Corp of the Americas has agreed to pay a $623.2 million fine to settle criminal charges and civil claims related to the company’s illegal payment of kickbacks to doctors and hospitals. The settlement is the largest amount in United States history involving violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute by a medical device company. The company’s Latin American division will also pay $22.8 million to resolve criminal charges in Latin America.
Read MoreCanon to Acquire Toshiba in $6.2 Billion Deal
Toshiba has granted Canon exclusive negotiating rights for Toshiba Medical Systems Corp, accepting Canon’s offer of $6.2 billion (700 billion yen). The second round of bidding, whose value exceeded expectations, also included Fujifilm and a coalition of Konica Minolta and European buyout firm Permira.
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End Times: Planning for Capital Equipment Purchases
Clinical engineering plays a central role in planning for the replacement and acquisition of new capital equipment. The data you provide will directly impact the day-to-day operations and financial well-being of your organization for years to come. So what information do you need to provide, where do you get it, and who needs to receive it?
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Medical Mission Trips 101
As a biomed, bringing your talent to a developing world hospital that is struggling for sound medical equipment can be an intensely satisfying experience. For those who are thinking about making a medical mission trip to the developing world for the first time, partnering with an organization that can help prepare supplies and contacts is key to a successful experience.
Read MoreTaking a Stand Against Patient Falls
On September 28, 2015, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert focused on preventing patient falls. According to the organization, since 2009 it has received 465 reports of patient falls with injuries; about 63% of those events resulted in death.
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Temple University Collaborates with GE on Value-based Radiology Program
Temple University Health System and GE Healthcare have signed a value-based radiology services collaboration agreement. The 7-year collaboration targets $39 million in operational savings enabled by new technology and industry best practices.
Read MoreECRI Decision-Making Tool Simplifies Medical Technology Purchases for Hospitals
ECRI Institute has launched TruVu, a decision-making tool designed to help hospitals move away from emotionally-driven technology purchases. The platform allows stakeholders to see the impact of a change to a product feature, service contract price, or physician preference on a shared platform before making a purchasing decision.
Read MoreFuturecasting: Three Looming Challenges for HTM
Futurecasting is the practice of envisioning the future of yourself or your team, organization, or broader industry. The Kaiser Permanente Clinical Technology program is in the midst of this process, envisioning a strategy that ensures coordinated, consistent, high-quality, and affordable healthcare technology management across the Kaiser Permanente enterprise.
Read MoreGE Healthcare Prepares to Meet Megatrends
With more than a century behind it, GE is looking ahead to determine how to position itself for its next 100 years. For GE Healthcare, that means facing the same issues as the rest of the healthcare industry, including declining reimbursements, increased patient volume, and an aging workforce.
Read MoreWomen in Biomedical Engineering: A Positive Outlook for Technology
Although they remain a minority in most HTM departments, the field offers women in biomedical engineering growing opportunities for fulfilling careers.
Read MoreMerge, NextGen Partner to Provide Advanced Interoperability
Clinical systems providers Merge and NextGen have announced that they will link their interoperability platforms, enabling NextGen Share customers to share reports with Merge iConnect Network customers.
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