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The Longwood Medical Area Network
J P Glaser1, R Harrison, P Wall
1Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Journal of Medical Systems
|June 1, 1991
Summary
The Longwood Medical Area Network (LMAnet) is a high-speed fiber optic network connecting Boston
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Health Network Architecture
- Telecommunications in Healthcare
Background:
- The Longwood Medical Area hosts numerous patient care, research, and educational institutions.
- Efficient data sharing and connectivity are crucial for these organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the architecture of the Longwood Medical Area Network (LMAnet).
- To explore current and future applications of LMAnet.
- To discuss the network's costs, administration, and management challenges.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of network architecture.
- Review of current and proposed network applications.
- Examination of financial and administrative data.
Main Results:
- LMAnet provides a high-speed fiber optic infrastructure.
- The network supports diverse applications across healthcare and research.
- Analysis covers costs, administration, and management of the network.
Conclusions:
- LMAnet is a vital infrastructure for inter-organizational connectivity.
- Effective management is key to optimizing network utility and cost-efficiency.