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Departmental and laboratory computing in two hospitals.

H L Bleich, C Safran, W V Slack

    M.D. Computing : Computers in Medical Practice
    |May 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Integrated hospital computing systems significantly improve efficiency in patient record management and billing processes. These systems enhance data accessibility for clinicians and streamline financial operations, reducing the time to collect unpaid bills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Hospital Administration
    • Medical Computing

    Background:

    • Hospitals increasingly rely on integrated computing systems for operational efficiency.
    • Effective information management is crucial for patient care and financial health.
    • Beth Israel and Brigham and Women's hospitals implemented hospital-wide computing systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the departmental and laboratory use of integrated, hospital-wide computing systems.
    • To evaluate the impact of these systems on clinical and financial operations.
    • To assess the utilization and benefits of computerized patient records.

    Main Methods:

    • The study involved observing the use of integrated computing systems across various hospital departments.
    • Data on system usage was collected during a one-week study period.
    • The impact on billing and financial processes was assessed post-implementation.

    Main Results:

    • The computing systems are extensively used in admitting, outpatient, medical records, and clinical departments.
    • High volumes of data entry and editing were recorded: 137,526 instances at Beth Israel and 293,367 at Brigham and Women's.
    • A substantial decrease in the time required to collect unpaid bills was observed at both hospitals.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated hospital-wide computing systems play a vital role in modern healthcare operations.
    • These systems enhance data accessibility for clinicians and improve administrative efficiency.
    • The implementation of such systems leads to significant financial benefits, including faster bill collection.

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