We generate in-depth reports that achieve a breakthrough level of insight into the value of specific healthcare IT technologies. These reports employ evidence-based research methodologies combined with market analysis and real-world experience. They contain practical, value-focused conclusions to:

• Help healthcare providers select the right IT components and strategies – and prepare them for implementation
• Guide solutions providers with strategic directions for product development
• Assist policymakers in designing incentives to achieve widespread adoption as quickly as possible

Our most recent report, The Value of Information Technology –Enabled Diabetes Management examines the technologies used in diabetes disease management. This book clarifies and projects the value generated by these technologies as well as the investment needed to implement them.

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Previously, we studied Healthcare Information Exchange and Interoperability (HIEI). We found a very strong business case for the technology that enables the electronic flow of information among healthcare organizations. Net savings for HIEI would be $77.8 billion annually, or about 5% of total US healthcare expenditures annually.

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In our first report, we studied Ambulatory CPOE (Computerized Provider Order Entry).

Potential future topics include:

• Mobile and Wireless Tools
• End-to-End Prescription Management
• How IT Can Help with the Nursing Shortage
• Decision Support and Patient Safety
• The Effect of Web-based EMR in Small Practices
• Clinical Practice Re-engineering
• Integrating Genomics with Clinical Information Management

We combine a rigorous, academic approach with a real-world healthcare provider perspective. Our scientific methodology includes literature reviews and cost-benefit analyses to arrive at assessments of the clinical and financial value of a particular approach.

Value is the Key

The value delivered by specific information technologies and strategies is difficult to assess in today's healthcare environment. Among the areas that need to be evaluated are:

• Cost reductions
• Service delivery advances
• Clinical outcome improvements
• Constituent satisfaction improvements
• Productivity gains
• Risk mitigation
• Revenue enhancements

The CITL approach is to define, capture, and analyze metrics for these areas and arrive at evidence-based conclusions that can be put to practical use by decision-makers and strategic planners.

To produce insightful and valuable research reports, our staff researchers are assisted by leading experts from around the world, hand-picked to provide counsel and inform our efforts specific to each topic. In this way, we leverage highly specialized experience and insight to enhance the quality and value of our research.

For more about our take on value, see our paper entitled, "Finding the Value in Healthcare IT."