For example, the infographic cited a study by the Ponemon Institute that found lost productivity due to outdated technology costs hospitals more than $8 billion annually. In addition, interrupting clinicians who are administering drugs is associated with errors, according to a study cited by the infographic.
The infographic pulls data from a variety of sources, including Voalte’s 2013 Special Report on technology trends in healthcare.
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