Addressing Variations in Cost and Care Health Information Technology’s Role in Transforming the Heal

Randy Fusco: Health and Life Sciences Provider Industry Technology Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

Darren Rodgers: Senior Vice President of Healthcare Management, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Are consumers consistently getting what they pay for in health care?

In the current U.S. marketplace, higher costs do not necessarily imply higher quality. With that in mind, how are consumers able to make educated decisions regarding their health care needs? And likewise, how are providers able to see a clear link between best practices and better outcomes for the consumer?

With the increasing emphasis on transforming the current health care system to one that is value-based, comes the emphasis on up to date information. HIT has the ability to transform the way that providers and consumers make decisions.

Panelists will address: What it will take to transform into a pay-for-performance system How IT will create the link between best practices and better outcomes What the future holds for electronic medical records How to overcome security and confidentiality issues associated with HIT.

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