Can you feel IT coming? Though adoption of anesthesiology information systems is still low, their use is rising, and will continue as ARRA approaches.
Anesthesia information management systems have high satisfaction ratings, but there are holes in functionality, and interfaces are difficult. The market for these systems is still immature. Opportunities can be realized in billing and charge capture. Anesthesiologist face a complex OR environment and don't want to be burdened. Use of an AIMS can protect the anesthesiologist from liability. AIMS can be used to improve patterns of care.
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D057171:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; D000776:Anesthesiology; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D005380:Financing, Government; D006801:Humans; D009870:Operating Room Information Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States