Siemens on TV: Transforming Healthcare with Information Technology

A revolutionary MRI system that images the entire human body in as little as 12 minutes. . . A CT scanner that produces the most detailed views of cardiovascular system. . . Bar code technology that can help reduce medication errors. . . These advances in medical imaging and information technologies are being recognized by leading medical professionals as having the ability to ultimately transform the way healthcare is delivered.

In a recent study released by Siemens Medical Solutions and the Center for Health Transformation, 97 percent of those surveyed said healthcare IT is important when it comes to improving patient care. Sixty-three percent said information technologies are more important than other factors in reducing the cost of care.

The best medicine isn't just a function of the best medical equipment . . . but also the most advanced information technologies that connect it all together.



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