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Automated and ambulatory record systems: a comparative cost analysis.

A Koster, F L Waterstraat, N Sondak

    Journal (American Medical Record Association)
    |October 7, 1987
    PubMed
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    The rising cost of healthcare labor and falling computer expenses are analyzed to see if they impact large ambulatory medical record systems. This study investigates the economic shift

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Health Economics
    • Computer Science

    Background:

    • Healthcare labor costs have steadily increased over time.
    • Computer hardware and software costs have significantly decreased.
    • The intersection of these economic trends may influence healthcare operations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if the inverse relationship between labor and computer costs affects large ambulatory medical record operations.
    • To analyze the economic viability of technology adoption in ambulatory care settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative cost analysis of labor versus computer technology.
    • Examination of trends in ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) system implementation and maintenance costs.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary analysis suggests a potential tipping point where technology becomes more cost-effective than manual labor for record management.
    • Specific cost-benefit thresholds are identified for different scales of ambulatory practices.

    Conclusions:

    • The economic shift presents a compelling case for increased investment in and adoption of advanced computer systems for medical records in ambulatory settings.
    • Further research is recommended to model long-term impacts and optimize resource allocation.

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