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Richard Tidman: Merging HTM and Primary Care: The Rise of the HTM-MD?

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on March 23, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

Note: This post appeared in abbreviated form as the Final Word article in the March/April 2018 issue of BI&T. There was a time, not long ago, when predictions were easier. A time when the pace […]

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Donald Armstrong: For Career Growth, Give Management a Shot

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on December 12, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

Do I want to take on a management role, or am I happiest in a staff position? Many biomeds will face this question in their careers, especially if they’ve been working in the field for […]

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Kenneth Maddock: The Biggest Opportunity for HTM Professionals Today

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 16, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

“What is the biggest opportunity for healthcare technology management professionals today?” If you aren’t wondering, you should be. I believe that we are at a critical juncture in our field’s development, and understanding where we […]

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Rob Jensen: Taking a Side in the Debate over Medical Device Service

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 10, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

This year, we’ve seen an even hotter-than-usual debate about the servicing of medical devices and healthcare technology, thanks in part to calls for new standards, a congressional mandate for an FDA report on the subject, […]

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Rebecca Arthur: The Importance of Downtime Strategies for HTM-Supported Clinical Information Systems

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 9, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

I meet with my team every Monday to review issues that occurred over the weekend, repeat service calls for various systems, and any upcoming downtime that we need to notify users about. Our downtime strategy […]

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Steve Yelton: We Need Your Help for a National Science Foundation Grant

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 22, 2017September 22, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

A common theme for many years and escalating now is the need for qualified healthcare technology management (HTM) technicians. We have heard you and are working diligently to effectively look “outside the box” to address […]

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Ted Cohen: Let’s Actively Reduce Security Hazards Through Better Patch Management

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 11, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

Medical devices have become increasingly computerized, networked, and integrated with electronic health records, picture archiving and communication systems, and other systems. Meanwhile, we have seen a major increase in computer malware attacks (e.g., WannaCry). Given […]

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Russell Furst: ‘Objective’ Technology Assessments Can Miss the Mark

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 6, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

Healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals usually encourage their organizations (or clients) to use objective criteria when prioritizing equipment replacement. This desire for objectivity commonly leads to some type of technology assessment using a scoring system […]

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David Stiles: HTM’s Essential Role in Disaster Preparedness

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on August 28, 2017August 28, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

This past week, we experienced two major natural events that affected a large part of our nation. First, the rapid trajectory of our sun and moon across our continent created, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]

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Pat Baird and Erin Sparnon: When It Comes to Cybersecurity, You Can’t Do It Alone

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on August 24, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

You oughta see the view from my silo! During this summer’s AAMI 2017 Conference & Expo, we were excited to again be the facilitators for the session, Top 10 Issues Facing HTM. Every year, we […]

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