June 22, 2007
Info systems flourish to combat errors
By Darlene Darcy
Researchers at Waltham-based Millennium Research Group said in a recent study that medical errors are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
As a result, the clinical information systems market, which provides information systems to radiology, cardiology, emergency care and laboratory departments, is growing, the study said.
Millennium Research Group found that the CIS market, valued at more than $900 million in 2005, will exceed $1.5 billion in revenue by 2010. The leading cause of growth in the industry, Millennium found, is the need for improved patient care and safety.
Millennium's report said that up to 98,000 deaths annually are attributed to medical errors.
Such errors are often related to "miscommunication, physician order transcription errors, adverse drug events, or incomplete patient medical records," said Millennium senior analyst David Plow. "Generally, medical errors are caused by overcrowded, understaffed clinical areas with complex workflow patterns, and incomplete or inefficient communication between clinical areas," he said.
Clinical information systems provide a way for medical professionals to share patient information across clinical areas, making the process more efficient and safe, the report said.
Millennium Research Group, which provides analysis to the health care sector, focuses on the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
As a result, the clinical information systems market, which provides information systems to radiology, cardiology, emergency care and laboratory departments, is growing, the study said.
Millennium Research Group found that the CIS market, valued at more than $900 million in 2005, will exceed $1.5 billion in revenue by 2010. The leading cause of growth in the industry, Millennium found, is the need for improved patient care and safety.
Millennium's report said that up to 98,000 deaths annually are attributed to medical errors.
Such errors are often related to "miscommunication, physician order transcription errors, adverse drug events, or incomplete patient medical records," said Millennium senior analyst David Plow. "Generally, medical errors are caused by overcrowded, understaffed clinical areas with complex workflow patterns, and incomplete or inefficient communication between clinical areas," he said.
Clinical information systems provide a way for medical professionals to share patient information across clinical areas, making the process more efficient and safe, the report said.
Millennium Research Group, which provides analysis to the health care sector, focuses on the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
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