Interactive IT at HIMSS.(Tech Talk)

From: 24x7 | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: Zambuto, Raymond Peter | Copyright information

CLINICAL ENGINEERS (CEs) AND TECHNOLOGY managers who want to better understand the convergence of medical technology with information technology (IT), establish stronger interfaces with their IT counterparts, and be prepared for the challenges of interoperability, can hone their IT knowledge next month in New Orleans. The Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) will hold its annual meeting from February 25 to March 1, 2007, and will offer many opportunities to...

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