Healthcare information systems: issues & answers

In our April 1991 issue of Healthcare Informatics, I visited with several well-known consultants in our business about information systems trends and changes. Part way through this process, I was reminded of the several lesser-known healthcare systems consultants that are independent, and yet fulfill very important roles in their services to the healthcare community. Most of these consultants place ads in the classified section of our magazine and support Healthcare Informatics month after month. I have met many of them at HIMSS, ECHO, HFMA and other meetings around the country. They often have valuable insights to our marketplace. With these things in mind, I set about to ask them some important questions. The following answers are from this bright group of industry experts. Read what they have to say on the issues, and if you ever need their expertise, give them a call.