Technology Innovator Illustrates Available Job Opportunities

Liz Perry for Leaders in Healthcare – July 7, 2008

Cleveland Clinic is leading the way in the future of healthcare. According to a recent article in Time Magazine, the hospital’s team of 700 technologists have digitized the medical charts of nearly 5 million patients, more than 3 million electronic prescriptions have been filled, and more than 120,000 patients regularly access their full health records online.

This single hospital is an example of loudly resonating boom in healthcare informatics. Cleveland Clinic has created hundreds of jobs, cut costs, and improved customer care. As other’s follow the clinic’s lead, an increasing number of technicians will be needed. Those with healthcare background already have a strong advantage, and further education in informatics will provide the skills needed to transition into this field.