http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspxI’m in Los Angeles (Santa Monica) to speak at an event sponsored by Town Hall Los Angeles . The topic is healthcare reform. I’m sure there will be a lively debate with state and federal officials, representatives from the insurance industry, and provideren-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9648430Thu, 28 May 2009 21:39:15 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9648430hlthblog<p>Thanks for your comment, Mika. &nbsp;The current economy is forcing a greater degree of pragmatism when it comes to IT strategy and a return on investment. &nbsp;We need the EMR, but this isn't where we will see the greatest or fastest return. &nbsp;That will come from workflow process redesign (aided by technology) and business/clinical intelligence solutions that can shine a light on care quality and performance improvement opportunities. &nbsp;Keep up the good fight.</p> <p>Bill Crounse, MD</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9648430" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9648362Thu, 28 May 2009 21:21:54 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9648362Mika Lofton<p>Thank you Dr. Crounse for a thoughtful post putting EMRs and health IT into a larger context. </p> <p>You are spot on about the ROI and broader benefits of sensor-based technology solutions like Versus' VISion. As another Versus partner -- and Microsoft Gold Parner -- we get it. (See our blog for examples). However, to many health care IT decision makers it is not always so clear.</p> <p>I would be interested in hearing what you think is the key to getting beyond the general tunnel-vision on and unrealistic ROI expectations of EMRs? </p> <p>Please note that Dynamic Computer is a vendor-neutral systems integrator of health care RTLS solutions. This is a sincere inquiry about overcoming the barriers to meaningful technology adoption in general.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9648362" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9647286Thu, 28 May 2009 17:18:28 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9647286hlthblog<p>Thanks for writing. &nbsp;Microsoft works with hundreds of industry solution vendors and system integrators around the world who use our technologies to build health industry solutions. &nbsp;Through our certified partner program we offer technical support, software roadmaps, networking opportunties, and co-marketing support.</p> <p>Bill Crounse, MD </p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9647286" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9647092Thu, 28 May 2009 15:56:21 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9647092John<p>Greetings. You refer to Versus as a Microsoft partner. How are they partners with Microsoft? Thanks.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9647092" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9641185Tue, 26 May 2009 11:16:23 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9641185Dr. man<p>I agree, but you've also got to consider people's legitimate privacy concerns over this kind of technology.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9641185" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9639049Sun, 24 May 2009 18:45:41 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9639049hlthblog<p>Thanks for your comment. &nbsp;Yes, there are many examples of successful health information exchanges, including an initiative in Wisconsin that connects emergency rooms in the state. &nbsp;The Wisconsin HIE is powered by Microsoft Amalga UIS.</p> <p>Bill Crounse, MD</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9639049" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9638874Sun, 24 May 2009 15:53:29 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9638874Carol DiPirro<p>Or an in between might be a repository where systems can send information like results into a &quot;health information exchange&quot; That might avoid some costs of so many interfaces into one central place. &nbsp;I believe something like that exists in Vermont.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9638874" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9637617Sat, 23 May 2009 19:53:29 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9637617Jay Andrews<p>Well connecting all the databases together must have some advantage for government. In my opinion if the individual Hospital or private clinics have their own EMR that is no issue, but connecting them means controlling over health care of citizens.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9637617" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/archive/2009/05/21/thinking-beyond-the-emr-why-location-and-sensing-technologies-may-provide-a-higher-faster-rate-of-return.aspx#9634566Fri, 22 May 2009 04:01:50 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9634566Thinking Beyond the EMR. 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