Where to Get Funding for New Technology
Depends on the type of new technology
- Basic Infrastructure Usually Funded by Hospital/Practice
- LIS Enhancement or Off the Shelf
- Hardware, Operating System of Network
- Remote Connectivity (e.g. home computing/transcription)
- Voice Recognition or Digital Dictation
- Enhancement of Reporting Methods
- Developmental Enhancements Funded by Intramural (Hospital or University Development Funds) or Extramural Grants/Corporate Partnerships/Foundation Support
- Point of Care Testing and Hand Held Devices
- Telepathology
- Imaging and Internet Based Reporting
- Enhanced Clinical Consulting (Drug Monitoring, Coag)