This discussion on CanadianEMR raises the question becomes who will (should) pay for the cost of EMR given that
it generates a huge value to society? canadianemr/2004/01/thoughts_on_emr.html#comments
It includes a link to the Wang et al study of EMR Cost vs Benefit paper originally published in the as well as 16 comments from physicians offering comments and insights ranging from “iterative and incremental” vs “big bang” approaches to implementation to the impact of (at least in Canada) physicians not having the option of
increasing their top line (i.e., revenues) when they implement an EMR on slowing down the adoption of the technology.
I feel that one of the most cogent arguments came from Doug Redwood (Fraser Health) who opined:
initial purchase is the wrong reason. Information systems are business
assets to support care delivery processes to achieve some goals
(patient care and practice management). Your practice goals and
objectives should drive your investment decision. …. “
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The Twin Rectangular Jet model, installed on the Nozzle Acoustic Test Rig in the Aeroacoustic Propulsion Laboratory at NASA's Glenn Research Center being tested.The Twin Rectangular Jet model, installed on the Nozzle Acoustic Test Rig in the Aeroacoustic Propulsion Laboratory at NASA's Glenn Research Center, is being tested to determine the acoustic impact of engine configurations on low sonic boom aircraft for the High Speed Project of the Fundamental Aeronautics Program. The High Speed Project is a multi-center effort to develop and test the technologies of a new generation of aircraft that can fly at supersonic speeds. Glenn's research involves predicting the airport noise of these novel aircraft by examining innovative airframes and propulsion integration that are different from the conventional tube-and-wing aircraft observed at commercial airports. Inside the aeroacoustic dome, this generic, low-fidelity aircraft engine exhaust model features twin rectangular nozzles. Researchers are investigating the impact of having the propulsive exhaust come from the slot nozzles atop the aircraft. Testing the proposed components of these high- speed aircraft will help manufacturers meet the noise standards required around the nation's airports. Image Credit: NASA/Bridget R. Caswell
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