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National survey yields data on QA automation.

W Wieners

    Computers in Healthcare
    |May 9, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Two in five hospital Quality Assurance (QA) directors utilize automation. However, the market for commercial automation vendors remains fragmented, with no dominant leader identified in this survey.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Health Informatics
    • Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • Hospital Quality Assurance (QA) departments are increasingly exploring automation to streamline processes.
    • The adoption of automation in healthcare settings is a growing trend.
    • Understanding the current landscape of automation adoption is crucial for strategic planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of automation adoption among hospital QA directors.
    • To identify any emerging market leaders in commercial automation solutions for QA.

    Main Methods:

    • A telephone survey was conducted.
    • More than 1,200 hospital QA directors participated in the survey.

    Main Results:

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    • Approximately 40% of surveyed hospital QA directors reported using some form of automation.
    • No single commercial vendor has emerged as a clear market leader.

    Conclusions:

    • Automation is being adopted by a significant portion of hospital QA departments.
    • The commercial market for QA automation solutions is competitive and lacks a dominant player, presenting opportunities for new entrants.