Every field has key moments that drive its evolution, turning points when its members coalesce around a shared vision, when onlookers say, “Aha—something important is happening here.” This article is part of 24×7’s 20th anniversary coverage.
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Now more than ever, creative thinking and problem solving are integral to the healthcare technology management profession, says George Mills of The Joint Commission. Today’s clinical engineers must develop the relationship between IT and patient care and understand the interconnectedness of hospital systems. This article is part of 24×7’s 20th anniversary coverage.
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At the end of 2016, Mary Logan will retire as president and CEO of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Only the second administrator to run the organization in its 48-year history, she has accomplished a great deal over her nearly 8-year tenure. Now, she’s ready to turn over the organization’s next chapter to a new leader.
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Jeffrey C. Lerner, ECRI Institute’s president and CEO, has been selected as one of “50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety for 2016” in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. Additional recipients include Mark R. Chassin, MD, president and CEO of The Joint Commission, and Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, president and CEO of the National Patient Safety Foundation.
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As the the biggest biomed event of the year, the annual AAMI conference is an unmatched opportunity for learning, professional development, and reconnecting with colleagues away from the workaday pressures of the biomed shop. Here are a few other anticipated highlights.
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