ACI's Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring January 21-23, 2009 San Diego, California

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Article Date: 03 Nov 2008 - 7:00 PST

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As the population ages and hospitals reach full capacity, integrating inpatient systems and telemedicine programs will be crucial. A recent forecast by analyst firm Datamonitor, London and New York, states that by 2012 the overall telehealth market should exceed $8 billion, up from $1.2 billion today. Additional studies by the Center for Information Technology Leadership found that by reducing face-to-face visits and redundant and unnecessary test alone, a hybrid provider-to-provider telehealth system combining both face-to-face and store-and-forward models can save $3.61 billion annually.

In addition, of the 142 million referral visits in the US each year, a reduction in patient travel from mileage costs alone could save $912 million. The study estimates nationally implemented hybrid systems could save $4.28 billion annually.

Please join us in January for a 3 day industry focused forum highlighting the latest trends, best case studies, hands-on experiences, and innovative strategies from America's top telehealth hospitals, facilities and other prestigious organizations. Top speakers include Nina M. Antoniotti from the Marshfield Clinic, Naomi Fried from Kaiser Permanente and Douglas J. McClure from Massachusetts General Hospital. This is an informational/educational based platform where Q&A is encouraged and is a limited seating engagement.

To Learn More or to obtain an agenda:

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