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Information Technology News NBN to boost healthcare ICT spend to $2.4 billion
Information Technology News NBN to boost healthcare ICT spend to $2.4 billion | NBN to boost healthcare ICT spend to $2.4 billion |
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| by Peter Dinham | |
| Thursday, 18 June 2009 | |
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Page 2 of 2 "The desired end-state for this sector is a fully
integrated healthcare system that provides patients with a highly
integrated and satisfying experience while facilitating improved
management of the costs associated with providing this care.”Featured Whitepaper
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In its report, IDC also says that the top business priorities in the health sector in 2009-2010 will include electronic procurement, electronic prescribing, healthcare portal, electronic reimbursement, computerised physician order entry systems, electronic patient records and electronic booking. Overall, IDC says the Australian healthcare market is expected to increase moderately, with total investment in ICT increasing from $2,076 million in 2008 to $2,378 million by 2012, which will provide a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% for the forecast period. Martin says vendors need to understand the focus of care is shifting, and that e-health will change the way consumers interact with the healthcare system and health information. “Now people are looking for the own health information and starting health dialogs on the internet. Soon some patients will be the gatekeepers of their own health records,” and, advises Martin, providers should consider expanding their own online offerings on their websites or partnering with Health 2.0 vendors to offer portals and functionality to their patients. |
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