The Bush Administration is determined to follow through on the president's ambitious promise to give most Americans an electronic health record within 10 years. The president proposed health IT spending of $125 million in the 2006 federal budget. Widespread adoption of this technology, he said, could slash the national health...
Physician leaders regard the current method of determining Medicare reimbursement as deeply flawed, but they have serious reservations about the proposed alternative. While they support the new "Pay for performance" approach because it could help improve quality, they want both Medicare and private payers to adhere to some basic principles...
According to a survey, there are now 80 pay-for-performance programs across the country - twice as many as there were a year ago. And that may be just the tip of the iceberg. Among the most visible pay-for-performance efforts has been the joint initiative of the Integrated Healthcare Association in...
In the ever-changing world of pharmaceutical facilities delivery, there appears to be a growing interest in the utilization of programmable logic controller PLC technology and process systems to control HVAC applications. Until recently, HVAC equipment and building management systems BMS were thought of primarily as non-impact or indirect impact systems...
This article provides just such an example, by examining the impact of electronic diaries eDiaries on the collection of Patient Reported Outcome PRO data in a large, pivotal Phase III trial evaluating a medication for the treatment of overactive bladder OAB. It compares the results obtained using eDiaries to capture...
Health plans are going to look a lot different in the future, and therefore this article advises that the transformation needs to begin today. The article briefly explains that plans that don't invest now to provide consumers with the tools and resources they need to make better decisions won't be...
To enhance the prescribing potential of each targeted physician, for a decade, pharma companies have operated on the premise that bigger is better. They have been steadily growing their sales forces. Although the correlation between sales force size and revenue is well documented, that approach often ignores the performance of...
Learning is the process by which an individual identifies the mistakes done in the past and refrains from repeating the same in future. An organization also undergoes learning with time. The measurement of employee performance is critical for operationalizing the ‘learning’ behavior in the organization. The aforesaid endeavor is also...
The progress of manufacturers in achieving supply chain inefficiencies is similar, in some respects, to evolution as it occurs in the animal kingdom. Some crawl along and get eaten alive by their competitors. With the proper investments, process improvements and technology, it's possible to remove inefficiencies from the manufacturing supply...
For as much technology as exists today, for an industry to be so dependent on a cold snap and a Christmas rush is really kind of frightening. To a large extent, the retail sector remains behind the curve in its application of business technology. Nowhere is that more apparent than...
By sharing information, pharmaceutical companies can get more out of their relationships with vendors. During drug development, companies must efficiently transfer knowledge and processes internally between R&D and manufacturing functions. To realize exceptional returns on investment, Pharma companies must communicate closely with suppliers, giving them clear incentives to improve yield...
Suppliers of cabinetry and electronics to Bose Corp. has more than just the real-time visibility to the data they need to keep manufacturing and deliveries in sync. They actually have the authority to spend the Framingham, Mass.-based sound systems manufacturer's money to order more parts as needed. Similarly, "smart" high-end...
The grounding of airfreight carriers following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks illustrated the vulnerability of American industry to a disruption of last-minute shipments. With just-in-time JIT manufacturing deeply entrenched, the pipeline is short and highly dependent on efficient movement. Parcel carriers such as UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service...
Many companies are just now providing automation to field workers. However, if person thinks it is a one-time deal, think again. Just like desktop systems, technologies and applications must evolve over time to keep up with changing business requirements. Whether it is an application change, new operating system, or new...
While plans to save money through energy management often center on guestrooms, much greater opportunities for energy savings are available for many hotel operators. Those bigger opportunities come in the form of larger rooms, such as conference centers and banquet and meeting rooms. Providing effective energy-management solutions is more difficult...
ISELIN, N.J. -- The Institute of Validation Technology, a division of Advanstar Communications, has announced its Computer System Validation conference. Computer System Validation (www.computervalidationevent.com) will take place at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA, October 14-16, 2008. It will feature interactive workshops and exercises from Alcon Inc.,...
NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations is excited to announce the addition of luxury clients Gracienne, Ovando, and Linda Loudermilk to its current client roster. 5WPR, named by Inc. Magazine as one the nation's fastest growing companies, has become known as one of...
Focus shifts to Licensing International Expo 2009 at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas NEW YORK -- After 28 years in New York, Licensing International Expo, the world's premier marketplace for the $187 billion licensing industry, said goodbye to the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Thursday,...
NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations today announced the addition of Toy Wishes, the leader in toy and family entertainment media, to its roster of high-profile clients. The agency will be responsible for publicity and branding surrounding the 2008 Holiday Preview event...
The Rebirth of Rad Starts Now WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. -- Advanstar Fashion Group announces the launch of S.L.A.T.E (Select, Lifestyle, Apparel, Trends, Emergence); a 40,000 square foot juried fashion forward event to showcase established and emerging skate, surf and street lifestyle brands. S.L.A.T.E will debut...
