Author: WTN News

ITEC coming to Milwaukee this year

ITEC, the nation's largest series of business-to-business IT events, is coming to Milwaukee again on June 22 and 23 at the Midwest Airlines Center. ...

15 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

To find solid security candidates, look beyond tech certificates

What should you be looking for in a security candidate? Companies find better candidates when they look beyond certifications and into real-world experience, writes adjunct Northwestern professor James Carlini....

15 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Medical simulations identify potential problems before they can pose a real threat

Madison, Wis. — As the medical business struggles with the problems of clinical risks and litigation, one emerging method for dealing with potential problems is through the use of war-game exercises....

15 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Liability issues not seen as roadblock to healthcare technology advancements

Madison, Wis. — The increased use of clinical technologies in healthcare does not absolve physicians and other healthcare workers of liability for care decisions, particularly when technology vendors include strong sales contract disclaimers....

15 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Digital Healthcare Conference, Mithridion, lack of degrees

At the recent Digital Healthcare Conference top healthcare decision makers met to discuss how information technology can improve patient safety, decrease medical costs, and improve the delivery of healthcare. ...

15 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Fiserv acquires fee and billing software developer Interactive Technologies Inc.

Milwaukee — Brookfield-based Fiserv, Inc., has acquired Interactive Technologies, Inc., a developer of fee management and billing software for large and mid-sized financial services organizations, for an undisclosed sum....

14 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Organizations finding ways to overcome barriers to electronic health records implementation

Madison, Wis. — While Wisconsin may be ahead of the curve in implementation of healthcare technologies, there's a long way to go before full use of electronic health records is common across the United States. Despite the recognized quality improvements and long-term cost savings, implementation challenges...

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Digitizing hospitals with the right tools

Madison, Wis. — "I think it's critical to focus on the fact that technology for technology's sake is a problem," said Rod Dykehouse, vice president of information technology at Froedert Hospital. "You need to think about where you've been and where you want to be...

14 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Milwaukee health provider network pilots software plan

A large managed medical provider network based in Milwaukee is piloting clinical software in several local clinics....

13 June, 2005 / 0 Comments

Fiserv enters health-care savings accounts business

Milwaukee — Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. has unveiled a program of healthcare savings accounts, leveraging the company's positions in financial processing and health-plan administration....

13 June, 2005 / 0 Comments