e-Health
Massachusetts’ healthcare system is vitally important for the well being of its citizens and the strength of its economy. MTC and the New England Healthcare Institute (NEHI) are working to speed adoption of technologies that save lives and reduce costs in healthcare. Our partnership has brought together policymakers, healthcare experts, physicians, and business leaders to break down barriers impeding widespread implementation of advanced technologies.
Technologies such as Computer Physician Order Entry systems—used by physicians to order medications, lab work, and other diagnostic tests for patients—are proven and their benefits are known. Detailed analysis conducted by MTC and NEHI shows that these computer systems can save millions of dollars and hundreds of lives annually. Working with all of the major stakeholders, we set a goal to implement CPOE systems in all Massachusetts hospitals during the next four years.
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Activities of the CPOE Initiative
The goal of the Massachusetts Hospital CPOE Initiative is to improve patient safety and quality, and to lower costs in the state’s healthcare system. Its objective is to achieve full implementation of Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems in all acute care hospitals in the state within four years. Read more >>
Activities of the FAST Initiative
A collaborative project of the New England Healthcare Institute (NEHI), the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, and the Health Technology Center (HTC)
What is FAST?
Fast Adoption of Significant Technologies
Conference: Physician Involvement and Governance
This conference, which took place on January 11, 2007, was a free, educational workshop for Massachusetts hospital executives and physician leadership (medical staff presidents, CMOs, CMIOs) focused on Computer Physician Order Entry Implementation.
The conference was presented by MTC and the New England Healthcare Institute in collaboration with the Massachusetts Hospital Association, Massachusetts Council of Community Hospitals, Massachusetts Medical Society, and Masspro.
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