This document discusses the healthcare sector in Orange County, Florida. It finds that while the sector employs over 82,000 people, no industry has a location quotient above 1, indicating it is not a basic industry. However, hospitals are large employers and purchasers. The county is developing a "Medical City" cluster around Lake Nona that may boost the sector. Diagnostic imaging centers have a location quotient of 1.96, showing specialization. Overall, the sector is growing but not yet established as an export industry for the local economy.
The document discusses an approach to using PageRank for anomaly detection in healthcare fraud. It describes analyzing a Medicare claims dataset to build a provider similarity graph and calculate PageRank scores to identify anomalous billing patterns compared to a provider's specialty. The steps involve data cleansing, computing similarities to build the graph, and applying PageRank to surface outliers. Results of this approach on the Medicare dataset are also mentioned.
Health management information systems for universal health coverageMEDx eHealthCenter
This document discusses Thailand's development and use of health management information systems (HMIS) to achieve universal health coverage. It outlines how Thailand utilized existing civil registration and identification systems to enroll beneficiaries in insurance schemes. Standardized data formats and datasets were also crucial to processing insurance claims and reimbursements to hospitals. Over time, Thailand continued to invest in and expand its HMIS, establishing standards and datasets to evaluate quality of care, monitor disease prevention programs, and conduct health systems research. Lessons for other countries developing HMIS for universal coverage include strengthening civil registration, designing interoperable systems that utilize transaction data, and maximizing use of data for policymaking.
The document summarizes a cost-benefit analysis of implementing electronic medical records in primary care settings. It found that the estimated net benefit per primary care physician over 5 years was $86,400. Benefits came from reduced drug and radiology costs, improved charge capture, and fewer billing errors. The analysis was sensitive to factors like the proportion of capitated patients. Even under pessimistic assumptions, the study found electronic medical records could break even or provide a net benefit financially to healthcare organizations.
Over the past 3 years, medical device companies in Thailand performed well from both revenue and net profit perspective. Thailand is expecting to be the leader of Healthcare and medical device market in ASEAN.
Find out more about Medical device market in ASEAN, check out our paper at http://bit.ly/1hmvwFq
Facts & Figures for Healthcare Market in Thailand. Including information on the universal healthcare program, hospitals segment, key trends to impact hospital sector, five force analysis for private hospital, drug market value and medical device market value.
IT infrastructure in Indian hospitals is growing but still has room for improvement. Key points:
1. Private hospitals have implemented more IT systems like HIS, RIS, and EMR than public hospitals. Major private hospitals like Apollo and Fortis are investing in integrated IT.
2. Common IT systems used include HIS for administrative functions, RIS for radiology, and some EMR implementation. Specialty clinical systems are less common.
3. Standards need to be established for health IT in India to allow for data sharing and integration. Infrastructure also needs further development, especially in public hospitals.
China medical information system industry report, 2011ResearchInChina
The document summarizes a report on China's medical information system industry in 2011. It analyzes the development trends in China's medical information system, including the focus on hospital information systems and lower investment levels compared to developed countries. It also highlights the operations and growth prospects of leading Chinese medical information system companies.
Thailand has a highly developed healthcare industry that provides first-class medical services at affordable prices. It has over 1,000 public and 400 private hospitals that meet international standards, as well as physicians with overseas training. Private hospitals have cutting-edge medical equipment. Each year, Thailand attracts almost 2 million medical tourists due to its reputation for quality care at low costs compared to other countries. The medical device and pharmaceutical industries are also growing in Thailand due to opportunities for manufacturing and R&D. The government offers incentives for healthcare investments through the Board of Investment.
The document discusses an approach to using PageRank for anomaly detection in healthcare fraud. It describes analyzing a Medicare claims dataset to build a provider similarity graph and calculate PageRank scores to identify anomalous billing patterns compared to a provider's specialty. The steps involve data cleansing, computing similarities to build the graph, and applying PageRank to surface outliers. Results of this approach on the Medicare dataset are also mentioned.
Health management information systems for universal health coverageMEDx eHealthCenter
This document discusses Thailand's development and use of health management information systems (HMIS) to achieve universal health coverage. It outlines how Thailand utilized existing civil registration and identification systems to enroll beneficiaries in insurance schemes. Standardized data formats and datasets were also crucial to processing insurance claims and reimbursements to hospitals. Over time, Thailand continued to invest in and expand its HMIS, establishing standards and datasets to evaluate quality of care, monitor disease prevention programs, and conduct health systems research. Lessons for other countries developing HMIS for universal coverage include strengthening civil registration, designing interoperable systems that utilize transaction data, and maximizing use of data for policymaking.
The document summarizes a cost-benefit analysis of implementing electronic medical records in primary care settings. It found that the estimated net benefit per primary care physician over 5 years was $86,400. Benefits came from reduced drug and radiology costs, improved charge capture, and fewer billing errors. The analysis was sensitive to factors like the proportion of capitated patients. Even under pessimistic assumptions, the study found electronic medical records could break even or provide a net benefit financially to healthcare organizations.
Over the past 3 years, medical device companies in Thailand performed well from both revenue and net profit perspective. Thailand is expecting to be the leader of Healthcare and medical device market in ASEAN.
Find out more about Medical device market in ASEAN, check out our paper at http://bit.ly/1hmvwFq
Facts & Figures for Healthcare Market in Thailand. Including information on the universal healthcare program, hospitals segment, key trends to impact hospital sector, five force analysis for private hospital, drug market value and medical device market value.
IT infrastructure in Indian hospitals is growing but still has room for improvement. Key points:
1. Private hospitals have implemented more IT systems like HIS, RIS, and EMR than public hospitals. Major private hospitals like Apollo and Fortis are investing in integrated IT.
2. Common IT systems used include HIS for administrative functions, RIS for radiology, and some EMR implementation. Specialty clinical systems are less common.
3. Standards need to be established for health IT in India to allow for data sharing and integration. Infrastructure also needs further development, especially in public hospitals.
China medical information system industry report, 2011ResearchInChina
The document summarizes a report on China's medical information system industry in 2011. It analyzes the development trends in China's medical information system, including the focus on hospital information systems and lower investment levels compared to developed countries. It also highlights the operations and growth prospects of leading Chinese medical information system companies.
Thailand has a highly developed healthcare industry that provides first-class medical services at affordable prices. It has over 1,000 public and 400 private hospitals that meet international standards, as well as physicians with overseas training. Private hospitals have cutting-edge medical equipment. Each year, Thailand attracts almost 2 million medical tourists due to its reputation for quality care at low costs compared to other countries. The medical device and pharmaceutical industries are also growing in Thailand due to opportunities for manufacturing and R&D. The government offers incentives for healthcare investments through the Board of Investment.
Healthcare Analytics Market - Europe Outlook (2014-18)ResearchFox
Healthcare establishments around the world are confronted with pressure to decrease expenses and improve synchronization between internal process and patient outcomes. However, evidence is swelling that the healthcare industry is even more challenged by ingrained inadequacies and sub-optimal clinical results. Structuring and developing analytic proficiency can help these organizations harness "analytical tools" to generate actionable insights, make their future vision a reality, progress events and decrease time to value. This report presents an interpretative easy-to-understand facts of how the current healthcare analytics market is segmented based on end- user verticals, delivery platforms, applications, technology components and geography. It cuts through several facets of the healthcare analytics market such as market size, market share for each segment, and the drivers and inhibitors of this marketplace.
The document provides an overview of Analytica Ltd, a medical device company focused on developing low to medium risk medical devices. Its most advanced product is the AutoStart Burette, an FDA-approved hospital consumable that automatically refills IV fluids. Its other product under development is the PeriCoach, a mobile health device to treat women's urinary incontinence scheduled for launch in 2014. The AutoStart Burette has established distribution partnerships but slower than expected sales have increased Analytica's reliance on external capital. The PeriCoach requires further development and validation of its commercial potential. The document analyzes the commercial opportunities and challenges for both products.
Medical technologies and data protection issues - food for thoughtRenato Monteiro
Document prepared towards the modernization procedure of Council of Europe´s Convention 108 on the Protection of Personal Data. Available at: http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/standardsetting/dataprotection/TPD_documents/T-PD-BUR%282014%2904Rev%20-%20Medical%20Data%20%28By%20Renato%20Leite%29.pdf
The document provides information about health insurance in Thailand. It discusses:
- Thailand's universal healthcare system which provides coverage to all citizens through programs like the Universal Coverage Scheme.
- Private health insurance policies offered by companies like Bangkok Insurance and BUPA Blue Cross.
- Key aspects of health insurance contracts like premiums, deductibles, coverage limits, and exclusions.
- Thailand's growing private health insurance market which is regulated by the Office of Insurance Commission.
The document discusses the medical milestones and achievements of Apollo Hospitals, one of the largest private healthcare providers in India. Some key points include:
- Apollo Hospitals employs over 4000 medical specialists and 3000 officers across 53 clinical departments, achieving success rates of 99.6% in cardiac bypass surgeries.
- They have conducted over 55,000 cardiac surgeries, placing them among the top 10 hospitals worldwide for cardiac surgery volumes.
- Apollo was also the first Indian hospital group to introduce techniques like coronary angioplasty and radiosurgery.
The document provides an overview of the healthcare sector in India. Some key points:
1) The Indian healthcare sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.87% until 2020 to reach a size of $280 billion, driven by rising incomes, growing health awareness, and changing attitudes towards preventive healthcare.
2) Private sector participation is high, accounting for around 74% of total healthcare spending. Healthcare infrastructure investment is also expected to rise with growing demand.
3) Factors such as low cost of medical services, availability of skilled professionals, and a favorable investment environment have made India an emerging hub for medical tourism and clinical research outsourcing.
IRJET- Text Summarization of Medical Records using Text MiningIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on using text mining techniques to analyze medical records. It discusses the challenges of analyzing medical records, which are generally unstructured text with specialized vocabulary. The goals of analyzing medical records include clinical decision support, classifying medical procedures, and supporting hospital management. The document reviews related work on using data and text mining on electronic medical records. It identifies areas for further research like classifying diagnoses, treatments, and procedures, as well as developing health management systems. Text mining of medical records has potential to reduce the time and effort required for diagnosis, but presents complex challenges due to the need to understand multiple domains like clinical text, procedures, and data processing.
Health institution requires quality data and information management to function effectively and efficiently. It is an understatement to say that many organizations, institutions or government agencies have become critically dependent on the use of database system for their successes especially in the hospital. This work aims at developing an improved hospital information management system using a function-based approach. An efficient HIMS that can be used to manage patient information and its administration is presented in this work. This is with the goal of eradicating the problem of improper data keeping, inaccurate reports, wastage of time in storing, processing and retrieving information faced by the existing hospital information system in order to improve the overall efficiency of the health institution. The system was developed with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), and My Structured Query Language (MySQL). The new system was tested using data collected from Renewal Clinic, Ibadan, Nigeria was used as case study were the data for the research was collected and the system was tested. The system provides a vital platform of information storage and retrieval in hospitals.
Future of Thailand's Healthcare Industry in tier 2 cities
http://www.solidiance.com/whitepaper/future-of-thailands-healthcare-industry-in-tier-2-cities.pdf
http://www.marketresearchthailand.com/thailands-tier-2-cities-strive-in-medical-tourism/
This document provides an overview and requirements for developing a Hospital Management System. It describes collecting both primary and secondary data. Key objectives of the system are to computerize patient and hospital details, schedule appointments and services, update medical store inventory, handle test reports, and keep patient information up-to-date. The system will have modules for login, patients, doctors, billing, and generating reports. It will use a relational database with tables for patient, doctor, room, and bill details.
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes a software called "Nerve" to help address issues with the current healthcare system. Nerve aims to provide automated services like scanning medical prescriptions using optical character recognition and voice assistance. It also seeks to help patients find the nearest hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The software would draw on technologies like Google Cloud Vision and Google Voice to eliminate barriers patients sometimes face in getting medical attention and prescriptions filled accurately.
ICT BASED TELEMEDICINE FOR THE EGYPTIAN SOCIETYcsandit
The One of the most challenging problems that encounter the Egyptian society is the lack of
significant health care in the rural areas. This problem leads to more severe problems that face
the society; the patients from the different rural areas needs to travel to the Egyptian capital
where the most experienced physicians are available. This will make overhead not only on the
patient budget but on the country budget since the focus on the capital makes a severe traffic
problem which threaten most of the economic sectors. The telemedicine is considered one of the
most important solutions that could mitigate the accumulated problems of lack of experienced
physicians in the Egyptian rural areas. The application of the telemedicine encounters several
challenges in Egypt; the lack in the experience in dealing with the telemedicine in these areas
and the problem of insufficient medical experts that could fulfil the gab. In this paper, a new
ICT-based telemedicine system is proposed to serve the Egyptian society. The portal is already
released and snapshots are included
Poor bone health in Indians. The case for digitization in OrthopedicsRanjit Kovilinkal
Inspite of more than 60 years history of orthopedics in India we have not been able to define optimum and the current state of bone health in our population. We have not identified the factors responsible for poor bone health and evolve state and national level strategies to improve the bone health of the nation. The poor bone health affects the work potential and performance thereby reducing productivity and adds a tremendous musculoskeletal disease burden in late youth due to weak bones. It is not only a clinical burden needing treatment but also causes a huge loss of earnings/man-day. Surgeons in India want to improve the healing times in their patients while patients in turn are willing to spend money on technologies that work. Ultimately, identifying the optimal fracture healing technology for the Indian population is of significant interest to the health care community.
IRJET- An Android Application for Electronic Health Record SystemIRJET Journal
This document proposes an Android application for an electronic health record (EHR) system. It summarizes that EHR systems use digital records rather than paper to store patient health information like medical history, appointments, lab results, and more. The proposed application would allow patients to book appointments with doctors and view their health records on their phones. It would also give patients the ability to manually enter blood pressure and sugar levels. Doctors could use the app to view patient appointment schedules and send prescriptions. The application aims to improve healthcare services and efficiency by making records easily accessible to both patients and doctors.
An analytic document on the social impact of Aadhar Card. the paper particularly deals with how the society will avail the health benefits through Aadhar card
5 Trends to Watch in the Medical Device Industry in 2016Mercer Capital
Demographic shifts underlie the long-term market opportunity for medical device manufacturers. While efforts to control costs on the part of the government insurer in the U.S. may limit future pricing growth for incumbent products, a growing global market provides domestic device manufacturers with an opportunity to broaden and diversify their geographic revenue base. Developing new products and procedures is risky and usually more resource intensive compared to some other growth sectors of the economy. However, barriers to entry in the form of existing regulations provide a measure of relief from competition, especially for newly developed products.
Este documento resume varios conceptos políticos clave del siglo XX como el marxismo, fascismo, nazismo y neoliberalismo. Explica que el marxismo busca una sociedad sin clases donde los medios de producción sean propiedad común, mientras que el fascismo y nazismo son ideologías totalitarias y nacionalistas que ejercieron su poder a través de la violencia y represión. También define el neoliberalismo como una corriente que limita la intervención del estado en la economía para promover el libre mercado.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and promotes recycling electronics through GreenTek, an e-waste recycling company. It notes that electronics are one of the fastest growing sources of pollution and that improperly disposing of outdated electronics by dumping them is no longer an option. It provides statistics on the large number of computers and electronic devices sold worldwide each year and calls on organizations to inventory their e-waste, start small-scale recycling programs, and contact GreenTek for responsible e-waste recycling and data security services.
Chikungunya fever (CHIK) is an emerging, mosquito-borne disease caused by an alphavirus, Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The disease is transmitted predominantly by Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitoes, the same species involved in the transmission of dengue. These guidelines are intended to be adapted by each Member Country. They are designed to increase awareness about the threat and to provide the necessary tools to put in place the best possible strategies to prevent the importation of CHIKV into the Region, or to control it if introduced. These guidelines provide guidance on how to detect an outbreak of the disease, conduct pertinent epidemiological investigations, and prevent or mitigate the spread of the disease throughout the Region.
Healthcare Analytics Market - Europe Outlook (2014-18)ResearchFox
Healthcare establishments around the world are confronted with pressure to decrease expenses and improve synchronization between internal process and patient outcomes. However, evidence is swelling that the healthcare industry is even more challenged by ingrained inadequacies and sub-optimal clinical results. Structuring and developing analytic proficiency can help these organizations harness "analytical tools" to generate actionable insights, make their future vision a reality, progress events and decrease time to value. This report presents an interpretative easy-to-understand facts of how the current healthcare analytics market is segmented based on end- user verticals, delivery platforms, applications, technology components and geography. It cuts through several facets of the healthcare analytics market such as market size, market share for each segment, and the drivers and inhibitors of this marketplace.
The document provides an overview of Analytica Ltd, a medical device company focused on developing low to medium risk medical devices. Its most advanced product is the AutoStart Burette, an FDA-approved hospital consumable that automatically refills IV fluids. Its other product under development is the PeriCoach, a mobile health device to treat women's urinary incontinence scheduled for launch in 2014. The AutoStart Burette has established distribution partnerships but slower than expected sales have increased Analytica's reliance on external capital. The PeriCoach requires further development and validation of its commercial potential. The document analyzes the commercial opportunities and challenges for both products.
Medical technologies and data protection issues - food for thoughtRenato Monteiro
Document prepared towards the modernization procedure of Council of Europe´s Convention 108 on the Protection of Personal Data. Available at: http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/standardsetting/dataprotection/TPD_documents/T-PD-BUR%282014%2904Rev%20-%20Medical%20Data%20%28By%20Renato%20Leite%29.pdf
The document provides information about health insurance in Thailand. It discusses:
- Thailand's universal healthcare system which provides coverage to all citizens through programs like the Universal Coverage Scheme.
- Private health insurance policies offered by companies like Bangkok Insurance and BUPA Blue Cross.
- Key aspects of health insurance contracts like premiums, deductibles, coverage limits, and exclusions.
- Thailand's growing private health insurance market which is regulated by the Office of Insurance Commission.
The document discusses the medical milestones and achievements of Apollo Hospitals, one of the largest private healthcare providers in India. Some key points include:
- Apollo Hospitals employs over 4000 medical specialists and 3000 officers across 53 clinical departments, achieving success rates of 99.6% in cardiac bypass surgeries.
- They have conducted over 55,000 cardiac surgeries, placing them among the top 10 hospitals worldwide for cardiac surgery volumes.
- Apollo was also the first Indian hospital group to introduce techniques like coronary angioplasty and radiosurgery.
The document provides an overview of the healthcare sector in India. Some key points:
1) The Indian healthcare sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.87% until 2020 to reach a size of $280 billion, driven by rising incomes, growing health awareness, and changing attitudes towards preventive healthcare.
2) Private sector participation is high, accounting for around 74% of total healthcare spending. Healthcare infrastructure investment is also expected to rise with growing demand.
3) Factors such as low cost of medical services, availability of skilled professionals, and a favorable investment environment have made India an emerging hub for medical tourism and clinical research outsourcing.
IRJET- Text Summarization of Medical Records using Text MiningIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on using text mining techniques to analyze medical records. It discusses the challenges of analyzing medical records, which are generally unstructured text with specialized vocabulary. The goals of analyzing medical records include clinical decision support, classifying medical procedures, and supporting hospital management. The document reviews related work on using data and text mining on electronic medical records. It identifies areas for further research like classifying diagnoses, treatments, and procedures, as well as developing health management systems. Text mining of medical records has potential to reduce the time and effort required for diagnosis, but presents complex challenges due to the need to understand multiple domains like clinical text, procedures, and data processing.
Health institution requires quality data and information management to function effectively and efficiently. It is an understatement to say that many organizations, institutions or government agencies have become critically dependent on the use of database system for their successes especially in the hospital. This work aims at developing an improved hospital information management system using a function-based approach. An efficient HIMS that can be used to manage patient information and its administration is presented in this work. This is with the goal of eradicating the problem of improper data keeping, inaccurate reports, wastage of time in storing, processing and retrieving information faced by the existing hospital information system in order to improve the overall efficiency of the health institution. The system was developed with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), and My Structured Query Language (MySQL). The new system was tested using data collected from Renewal Clinic, Ibadan, Nigeria was used as case study were the data for the research was collected and the system was tested. The system provides a vital platform of information storage and retrieval in hospitals.
Future of Thailand's Healthcare Industry in tier 2 cities
http://www.solidiance.com/whitepaper/future-of-thailands-healthcare-industry-in-tier-2-cities.pdf
http://www.marketresearchthailand.com/thailands-tier-2-cities-strive-in-medical-tourism/
This document provides an overview and requirements for developing a Hospital Management System. It describes collecting both primary and secondary data. Key objectives of the system are to computerize patient and hospital details, schedule appointments and services, update medical store inventory, handle test reports, and keep patient information up-to-date. The system will have modules for login, patients, doctors, billing, and generating reports. It will use a relational database with tables for patient, doctor, room, and bill details.
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes a software called "Nerve" to help address issues with the current healthcare system. Nerve aims to provide automated services like scanning medical prescriptions using optical character recognition and voice assistance. It also seeks to help patients find the nearest hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The software would draw on technologies like Google Cloud Vision and Google Voice to eliminate barriers patients sometimes face in getting medical attention and prescriptions filled accurately.
ICT BASED TELEMEDICINE FOR THE EGYPTIAN SOCIETYcsandit
The One of the most challenging problems that encounter the Egyptian society is the lack of
significant health care in the rural areas. This problem leads to more severe problems that face
the society; the patients from the different rural areas needs to travel to the Egyptian capital
where the most experienced physicians are available. This will make overhead not only on the
patient budget but on the country budget since the focus on the capital makes a severe traffic
problem which threaten most of the economic sectors. The telemedicine is considered one of the
most important solutions that could mitigate the accumulated problems of lack of experienced
physicians in the Egyptian rural areas. The application of the telemedicine encounters several
challenges in Egypt; the lack in the experience in dealing with the telemedicine in these areas
and the problem of insufficient medical experts that could fulfil the gab. In this paper, a new
ICT-based telemedicine system is proposed to serve the Egyptian society. The portal is already
released and snapshots are included
Poor bone health in Indians. The case for digitization in OrthopedicsRanjit Kovilinkal
Inspite of more than 60 years history of orthopedics in India we have not been able to define optimum and the current state of bone health in our population. We have not identified the factors responsible for poor bone health and evolve state and national level strategies to improve the bone health of the nation. The poor bone health affects the work potential and performance thereby reducing productivity and adds a tremendous musculoskeletal disease burden in late youth due to weak bones. It is not only a clinical burden needing treatment but also causes a huge loss of earnings/man-day. Surgeons in India want to improve the healing times in their patients while patients in turn are willing to spend money on technologies that work. Ultimately, identifying the optimal fracture healing technology for the Indian population is of significant interest to the health care community.
IRJET- An Android Application for Electronic Health Record SystemIRJET Journal
This document proposes an Android application for an electronic health record (EHR) system. It summarizes that EHR systems use digital records rather than paper to store patient health information like medical history, appointments, lab results, and more. The proposed application would allow patients to book appointments with doctors and view their health records on their phones. It would also give patients the ability to manually enter blood pressure and sugar levels. Doctors could use the app to view patient appointment schedules and send prescriptions. The application aims to improve healthcare services and efficiency by making records easily accessible to both patients and doctors.
An analytic document on the social impact of Aadhar Card. the paper particularly deals with how the society will avail the health benefits through Aadhar card
5 Trends to Watch in the Medical Device Industry in 2016Mercer Capital
Demographic shifts underlie the long-term market opportunity for medical device manufacturers. While efforts to control costs on the part of the government insurer in the U.S. may limit future pricing growth for incumbent products, a growing global market provides domestic device manufacturers with an opportunity to broaden and diversify their geographic revenue base. Developing new products and procedures is risky and usually more resource intensive compared to some other growth sectors of the economy. However, barriers to entry in the form of existing regulations provide a measure of relief from competition, especially for newly developed products.
Este documento resume varios conceptos políticos clave del siglo XX como el marxismo, fascismo, nazismo y neoliberalismo. Explica que el marxismo busca una sociedad sin clases donde los medios de producción sean propiedad común, mientras que el fascismo y nazismo son ideologías totalitarias y nacionalistas que ejercieron su poder a través de la violencia y represión. También define el neoliberalismo como una corriente que limita la intervención del estado en la economía para promover el libre mercado.
The document discusses the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and promotes recycling electronics through GreenTek, an e-waste recycling company. It notes that electronics are one of the fastest growing sources of pollution and that improperly disposing of outdated electronics by dumping them is no longer an option. It provides statistics on the large number of computers and electronic devices sold worldwide each year and calls on organizations to inventory their e-waste, start small-scale recycling programs, and contact GreenTek for responsible e-waste recycling and data security services.
Chikungunya fever (CHIK) is an emerging, mosquito-borne disease caused by an alphavirus, Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The disease is transmitted predominantly by Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitoes, the same species involved in the transmission of dengue. These guidelines are intended to be adapted by each Member Country. They are designed to increase awareness about the threat and to provide the necessary tools to put in place the best possible strategies to prevent the importation of CHIKV into the Region, or to control it if introduced. These guidelines provide guidance on how to detect an outbreak of the disease, conduct pertinent epidemiological investigations, and prevent or mitigate the spread of the disease throughout the Region.
Este documento agradece a varias personas que ayudaron con la novela "El Jardín de Rama". Incluye agradecimientos al editor por su guía y comentarios, a amigos que ayudaron con aspectos técnicos y culturales, y a las esposas de los autores por su apoyo y contribuciones. También presenta un extracto del diario personal de Nicole Wakefield describiendo el difícil nacimiento de su hija Simone a bordo de la nave espacial Rama y sus pensamientos posteriores de depresión posparto.
El documento proporciona consejos para elegir un consultor de franquicias experto. Recomienda que el consultor tenga mucha experiencia en el manejo y operación de franquicias internacionales exitosas, referencias positivas de clientes anteriores, experiencia en una variedad de mercados, capacidad de análisis del mercado y la competencia, y que ofrezca una gama integral de servicios bajo una sola dirección. También advierte sobre los fracasos comunes de franquicias debido a falta de planeación estratégica, documentación legal deficiente
Este documento describe los beneficios de la proyección astral. Aprender a proyectarse astralmente puede ayudar a superar el miedo a la muerte al experimentar la conciencia fuera del cuerpo físico. También puede proporcionar perspectiva sobre la vida y la muerte y preparar a alguien para la transición después de la muerte. Además, las proyecciones astrales pueden expandir el entendimiento sobre el universo y la naturaleza de la identidad.
The document analyzes factors that contribute to the slow adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in Bangladesh's healthcare sectors. It surveys staff and patients at three hospitals - Popular Medical College Hospital, Anwar Khan Modern Medical College Hospital, and United Hospital Ltd. The surveys found that:
1) All respondents said their organizations use ICT, primarily for billing systems.
2) All respondents wanted to introduce additional healthcare information systems in the near future.
3) Most respondents agreed that investment in ICT is important, but some felt initial investment costs are very high.
The document uses the survey findings to identify barriers to and opportunities for greater ICT adoption in Bangladesh's healthcare industry.
The document discusses clinical engineering principles and medical equipment planning. It begins with an introduction to healthcare delivery systems and key stakeholders. Clinical engineering is defined as the specialty within biomedical engineering focused on technical services and support related to medical equipment in hospitals. The scope of clinical engineering work includes medical equipment planning during hospital design and equipment operation activities like testing, calibration and maintenance. The document then covers hospital departments and how they are typically grouped, as well as the organizational structure and lifecycle of hospitals. Medical equipment planning is part of the role of clinical engineers in the design and construction of new healthcare facilities.
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare IndustryIRJET Journal
This document discusses the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics in the healthcare industry. It provides an overview of how AI and data analytics have driven significant changes in healthcare by leveraging machine learning algorithms. The document reviews recent academic research on healthcare-focused AI and highlights advancements like improved disease detection and personalized treatment plans. It also addresses challenges and ethical concerns regarding the use of AI in healthcare. The document aims to analyze current scientific trends in AI healthcare research and illustrate real-world applications through two case studies on improved medical imaging diagnostics and AI-assisted drug development.
The Future of Healthcare Exploring The Medical Systems Division in AustinAustin Seal
The Medical Systems Division in Austin has been innovating healthcare technology for over 30 years. It started by developing software solutions and has since expanded into a diverse portfolio including diagnostic tools, electronic health records, telemedicine, and AI-driven solutions. The division is committed to continued innovation through advanced areas like virtual reality training, blockchain data security, genomic medicine, and humanoid healthcare robots. It also fosters collaboration with research institutions, healthcare providers, and startups to further drive innovation and transform patient care.
1. The healthcare informatics industry utilizes information technologies and management strategies to improve processes and efficiency in healthcare. McKesson Technology Solutions is a major player providing clinical software, pharmacy automation, and other IT services to hospitals.
2. McKesson's revenues have increased each year from $108 billion in 2008 to $112 billion in 2009. They are ranked 14th on the Fortune 500 list. McKesson provides solutions for electronic health records, computerized physician order entry, and decision support systems.
3. Trends in the industry include a focus on digitizing paper records, developing automated decision support systems using electronic data, and automating patients' medical histories. Regulatory acts are also driving increased IT adoption,
Medical Automation Technologies, Products and MarketsReportLinker.com
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1. Issue 5
The Health Care Sector in Orange County
by Luis Nieves-Ruiz, AICP
Introduction
For the past several months, the healthcare sector has been one of the few industries that continue
to add jobs, despite the economic downturn. This has led the sector to be considered “recession
proof.” The Central Florida area is projected to add more jobs in this sector with the development of
the “Medical City” in Lake Nona, which will include the Nemours Children’s Hospital, a new
Veteran’s Hospital, and the University of Central Florida (UCF) medical school. These new facilities
would be near the Sanford-Burnham Institute facility, a top biotech research facility in the areas of
diabetics and cardiovascular diseases. The agglomeration of these facilities within the Lake Nona
area has been seen as the catalyst for the creation of a life science cluster in Orange County.
The current impact of the life science and health care sectors in Orange County’s economy is
small. However, in recent years, local life science employment has been outpacing the national
average by 38 percent (Milken Institute, 2007). As the County focuses on business and
employment growth within these two fields, it is important to understand these sectors’ components
and characteristics. Competition in these areas is expanding at the national and global levels. For
example, over 40 states have initiatives to promote the development of biotechnology, and several
economic development agencies have listed biotechnology as one of its targets for economic
development.
This issue of the Economic Research Initiative discusses the current state of the health care and
biotechnology sectors, two different, but related, industries in Orange County. The method used to
analyze both sectors is the location quotient comparison for all sectors comprising the local health
care industry. Location quotients measure economic specialization by comparing the local economy
(Orange County) with a reference economy (the United States). Basic industries, those that export
most of their output, have a location quotient higher than 1. This analysis is followed by an
establishment search using the InfoUSA establishment database to find where health care
businesses are concentrated.
Health Care Sector
The healthcare sector is comprised of four industries: Ambulatory Health Services (NAICS 621),
Hospitals (NAICS 622), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (NAICS 623), and Social
Assistance (NAICS 624) establishments. Ambulatory Health Services establishments provide direct
and indirect ambulatory services to patients. Services within this sector include physicians, mental
health specialists, dentists, and other health practitioners. It also includes other outpatient medical
services, such as ambulances, medical laboratories, and home health care services. Hospitals
primarily provide medical, diagnostic, treatments services, and accommodation services to
inpatients. They also provide inpatient services that require specialized facilities and equipment.
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities provide a variety of medical services and residential care
for its residents, including residential facilities for the elderly and mentally disabled and substance
abuse facilities. Finally, Social Assistance establishments provide a variety of social services, such
as child care, family services, and relief services.
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2. The InfoUSA database had a total of 3,397 establishments within the Health Care and Social
Assistance Sector that employed 82,774 people (Exhibit 1). These are large numbers, but no sector
had a location quotient approaching 1, which suggests that the health care sector is not a basic
industry in Orange County. This was surprising, because Orlando Health Center and Florida Center
are two of the County’s largest employers. This situation, however, is not exclusive to Orange
County, as most jurisdictions across the United States also have low location quotients in the health
care sector. Nelson (2009) noted that the benefits of hospitals to the local economy go beyond
employment. They also are large purchasers of goods and services, provide spaces for innovation,
and help to attract other amenities to the community. Research hospitals also attract Medicare
funding to a local economy by bringing patients from other regions.
Exhibit 1: Characteristics of the Health Care Sector in Orange County
NAICS Code Location Number of Estimated Number
Quotient Establishments of Employees
621 Ambulatory Health 0.75 2,518 26,763
Services
622 Hospitals 0.91 56 39,873
623 Nursing and Residential 0.54 136 7,395
Care
624 Social Assistance 0.48 687 8,743
Source: InfoUSA, Location Quotient Calculator 2009
Location Quotients are based on 2008 employment numbers.
International medical tourism is also another avenue used by most hospitals that could be considered
an export activity. Locally, Orlando Health serves more than 6,000 international patients every year
(Keller, 2009). Our area also attracts medical conferences. The area hosted more than 215 medical
meetings with 170,000 attendees in 2008. It is hard to quantify the economic impact of these
activities, especially when our area receives over 40 million visitors annually.
There are two types of hospital facilities: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS 62211) and
Specialty Hospitals (NAICS 62231). Orange County has 25 General Hospital facilities that employed
39,085 people in 2008. The County has six Specialty Hospitals, all of them oncology clinics that
employ about 454 people. The professional expertise of these institutions is extremely important,
because they help to differentiate Orange County’s health care industry from others at the national
level.
Healthcare High Tech
Although they do not provide any direct service to patients, high technology companies are becoming
an important part of the health care sector. Medical high tech establishments can be classified into
two main groups: manufacturers of medicine and medical devices and laboratory and research
establishments. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (NAICS 3254), Electronic Instruments
Manufacturing (3345), and Medical Equipment and Supplies (NAICS 3391) are in the first category.
Establishments within these industries produce drugs, medical instruments, and diagnostic
equipment used by hospitals and doctor’s offices. These sectors have low location quotients, and
between them, employ less than 1,000 people (Exhibit 2). Pharmaceutical manufacturing is one of
the sectors linked to the burgeoning biotechnology sector, and the County’s limited representation in
this sector may be an indicator that biotechnology is not an established sector within the local
economy. Electromedical Apparatus manufacturing had the highest location quotient of all medical
manufacturing industries.
Two medical high technology sectors had location quotients higher than 1: Medical and Diagnostic
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3. Labs (NAICS 6215) and Scientific and Research Development Services (NAICS 5417). InfoUSA data
depict 98 establishments that had more than 2,300 employees (Exhibit 3).
Exhibit 2: Medical Manufacturing Establishments in Orange County
NAICS Code Location Number of Estimated Number of
Quotient Establishments Employees
3254 Pharmaceutical and ND 3 34
Medicine Manufacturing
3345 Electromedical 0.76 5 51
Apparatus Manufacturing
3391 Medical Equipment 0.32 75 511
and Supplies
Source: InfoUSA, Location Quotient Calculator 2009
Location Quotient based on 2008 Average Employment
Records were adjusted to show only establishments directly related to health care and bio technology.
ND-Not Disclosable because of the low number of establishments
The Medical and Diagnostic Labs sector includes all establishments providing analytic or diagnostic
services to the medical profession or to patients who are referred by a medical practitioner. These firms
either analyze bodily fluids or produce patient images. The Diagnostic Imaging Center (NAICS 621512)
sector in Orange County is particularly strong with a location quotient of 1.96. Examples of these
imaging centers are establishments that provide CT Scans, MRI, and X-ray laboratories.
Exhibit 3: Laboratory Establishments in Orange County
NAICS Code Location Number of Estimated
Quotient Establishments Number of
Employees
54171 Scientific Research 1.22 16 579
and Development Services
6215 Medical and Diagnostic 1.26 82 1,815
Labs
Source: InfoUSA, Location Quotient Calculator 2009
Location Quotient based on 2008 Average Employment
Records were cleaned to show only establishments directly related to health care and bio tech.
Establishments within the Scientific Research and Development Services (NAICS 54171) sector
conduct original investigation or apply their research findings to create new products or services. This
sector, together with the Pharmaceutical and Medicine manufacturing sector, comprises what is often
called the biotechnology sector. However, few of the local research establishments do biological
research. Most of the local research laboratories specialize on environmental sciences, energy
generation, and optics.
Another sector that may prove to be important for the local biotechnology industry is Blood and Organ
Banks (NAICS 621991). These establishments collect, store, and distribute blood and blood products
and body organs. There are ten of these locations in the County, and they employed over 300 people
in 2008. The professional expertise and lab experience of the workers within this industry could be
helpful to the support of the local biotechnology industry. Currently, this sector employs about 300
people and has a location quotient of 1.51.
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4. Medical Wholesale
The last sector studied was medical suppliers, which distribute specialized equipment for laboratories,
hospitals, and medical offices. These include establishments within the Medical, Dental, and Hospital
Equipment Supplies (NAICS 42345), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 42346), and
Other Professional Equipment and Supplies (NAICS 42349) sectors. The Medical Equipment
Wholesale sector had the highest location quotient at 1.38 and employs over 1,300 people. These high
numbers confirm the importance of the medical sector as a purchaser of goods and services in the local
economy.
Cluster Development
On a national level, economic development theory and site selection initiatives continue to focus on the
development and enhancement of industry “clusters” as indicators of successful economic
diversification and high-quality employment. However, the low location quotients of most of Orange
County’s health care sectors indicate that there likely is not yet an established cluster in our area.
Moreover, it was very difficult to discern areas of concentration of medical services, because the
facilities (hospitals, ambulatory services, medical high tech establishments, and wholesale suppliers)
are spread throughout the County, which has a total land area of hundreds of square miles. The aging
of the population and suburbanization trends in Orange County may have contributed to the
proliferation of medical facilities throughout the County.
Because of the location of health care facilities all through the County, staff made the decision to study
only the agglomerations of medical services anchored by a large hospital or clinic. The assumption is
that large institutions would attract more suppliers and ancillary medical services near their location.
The results of this analysis are portrayed on Exhibit 4 on the next page.
Using this assumption, there are three major areas of concentration of health care activity in Orange
County. Orange Avenue could be referred to as the major health care corridor in Orange County, as two
of the agglomeration areas are located here. The first is located along South Orange Avenue and is
comprised of 8 hospitals and clinics, 317 ambulatory establishments, 27 medical high tech
establishments, and 7 wholesale establishments. Over 22,000 people work within this area. Orlando
Regional Healthcare hospital, one of the largest County employers, anchors this agglomeration. This
hospital provides surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care services and has the area’s only
Level One Trauma Center, a specialized service for critical injuries. There are also other general
medical and surgical hospitals, including the Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, the Nemours clinic
(children hospitals), and the Winnie Palmer Hospital (obstetrics and gynecological services). Also
located here is the MD Anderson Cancer Center, which performs clinical cancer research and is
creating a tissue bank (www.orlandohealth.com).
The second Orange Avenue agglomeration is anchored by the Florida Hospital complex near Winter
Park, which includes a general hospital, a children’s hospital, and an oncology center. This hospital
complex employs over 16,000 people. This area has 12 medical high tech establishments, including
three medical laboratories, two research and development laboratories, four medical laboratories, one
diagnostic imaging center, and two blood and organ banks. With about 350 employees, the Florida
Pathology Lab is the largest in the area. The area also has three medical wholesale establishments and
153 ambulatory service establishments. Both Florida Hospital and Orlando Regional Heath Care are
also teaching hospitals, which increase their importance for the community.
The third area of concentration is located in Ocoee and is anchored by two hospitals/clinics on West
Colonial Drive, Health Central and Ocoee Family Medical Center. It also includes five medical high tech
establishments, including two medical laboratories, one research laboratory, a surgical appliance lab,
and a diagnostic imaging center. It also includes two wholesale establishments and 87 ambulatory
establishments.
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5. Conclusions
Based on this research, there are some small agglomerations within Orange County that could be
strengthened to help the overall development of the health care sector in Orange County. The Lake
Nona “Medical City” area may resemble or surpass these corridors in the future, but there will also be
some major differences. The addition of the UCF Medical School is expected to bring additional
resources and research funds to the area. Moreover, the Veteran’s and Nemours Hospitals will
probably bring special programs that are not currently available in Orange County. The three
institutions will partner with the Burnham Institute to help increase the amount of clinical research done
in our area. Developing a local life science cluster will be challenging, but at the same time, it will help
to diversify the local economy.
Exhibit 4: Concentration of Medical Services in Orange County
Source: InfoUSA 2009
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