title: Tracking technologies: real-time tracking technology may promise futuristic functionality, but many CIOs are using it today to save money.
abstract: The market for RFID tracking in healthcare has been growing steadily and could expand exponentially in the four to five years. Healthcare organizations are tagging items to ensure clinicians can quickly find equipment. Forward-thinking CIOs are leveraging RFID to track surgical tools and devices, monitor temperature-sensitive equipment and track patients. While tracking systems presents an upfront cost, they can result in significant savings by providing greater visibility of assets and preventing redundancy.
authors.forename: Kate Huvane
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Gamble
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D011846:Radio Waves