By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    benefits of using protein powder to build muscles
    Protein Powder for Muscle Mass: Everything You Need to Know
    December 12, 2021
    changes brought on by blockchain in healthcare
    Technology In The Healthcare Industry
    March 28, 2022
    What Does Core Body Temperature Say About Health?
    August 17, 2022
    Latest News
    Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
    May 16, 2025
    Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
    May 16, 2025
    Choosing the Right Supplement Manufacturer for Your Brand
    May 1, 2025
    Engineering Temporary Hospitals for Extreme Weather
    April 24, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    FDA Approves Diabetes Pill
    May 2, 2011
    Patient Gets Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
    June 20, 2011
    Cultivating Health Improvement
    July 20, 2011
    Latest News
    Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
    May 18, 2025
    The Critical Role of Healthcare in Personal Injury Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims
    May 14, 2025
    The Backbone of Successful Trials: Clinical Data Management
    April 28, 2025
    Advancing Your Healthcare Career through Education and Specialization
    April 16, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: IT to Connect Patients More Closely to Medical Staff
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Technology > Medical Devices > IT to Connect Patients More Closely to Medical Staff
Medical DevicesTechnology

IT to Connect Patients More Closely to Medical Staff

Siemens Healthcare
Last updated: March 3, 2014 9:00 am
Siemens Healthcare
Share
4 Min Read
siemens patient doctor connection
SHARE

Inspira, a healthcare network from southern New Jersey, USA, sees IT as a key component for two main reasons. On the one hand, it helps in delivering higher-quality care more effectively, and on the other hand it brings the community together.

Inspira, a healthcare network from southern New Jersey, USA, sees IT as a key component for two main reasons. On the one hand, it helps in delivering higher-quality care more effectively, and on the other hand it brings the community together.

“What we’re looking to accomplish is what Siemens is looking to develop,” says Tom Pacek, CIO of Inspira, a new healthcare network in southern New Jersey that strives to connect not only hospitals and physicians, but also the general public via electronic medical records (EMR) and online platforms, with the goal of bringing better, more efficient care to the region.

siemens patient doctor connection

More Read

Being Almost Human: Robotic Patient Simulators Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Education
Revolution in Lab Testing: Theranos
Pebble Watch–Companion for iPhone and Android
7 Great Tips for Securing Personal Health Information
Ingredients of an Effective Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Be Sure to Add Health IT and Medical Device Innovation

Development with a Phased Approach

More than five years ago, long before the merger between South Jersey Healthcare and Underwood-Memorial Hospital that brought about Inspira, Tom Pacek and Chet Kaletkowski, until recently President and CEO of Inspira Health Network, decided for Siemens Soarian®. Since then, the project team has deployed the healthcare IT solution in a modular fashion using a phased approach. Siemens supplied the applications, support, implementation, strategic consulting services, and healthcare computing center hosting services.

Reduced Healthcare Costs for the U.S. Healthcare System

inspire siemensAs a participant in the NJSHINE health information exchange, Inspira’s three hospitals are linked up to Shore Medical Center and Cape Regional Medical Center in New Jersey to facilitate the transfer of healthcare information electronically and so support provider initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. But beyond that, Inspira is a partner in one of New Jersey’s most promising projects to implement the healthcare reform that the U.S government wants to see put in place: An overhaul of a system that has in the past spent far too much money on redundant orders, tests, and hospital stays. The key to this lies in the best possible use of IT solutions, according to Kaletkowski: “By keeping electronic records, collecting data, and thus streamlining workflows that give doctors faster access to vital information, we can significantly drive down the cost of healthcare in the USA.”

Servicing an Area of More Than 1000 Square Miles

Inspira is committed to providing high-quality care and expanding the network’s services across an area of more than 1000 square miles, unique in the USA’s most densely populated state, New Jersey. This is no easy task, a fact that is well understood by the team – especially Tom Pacek, an IT strategist with an impeccable record and a decades-long history in the business. “We’ve made significant advances since 2008,“ says Pacek. “We moved to Soarian in August of 2008 for Clinicals, and on to Soarian Financials in 2009. We’ve been adding modules ever since,” says the CIO.

A Culture Change

Most of the physicians, and especially their office staff, were excited about the electronic information, but not all of them. “It’s a culture change for older doctors and a mindset change. They’re not used to being on the computer and taking messages from patients. They’re going to need some guidance from us,” says Pacek. For him, Siemens has been a great partner in helping Inspira understand how to involve patients and doctors and determining where IT can help save significant costs. “Siemens supports us in getting these things done in a timely fashion,” the affable CIO says.

http://sie.ag/1i0dGVl

TAGGED:InspiraSiemens
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Dental health
May 21, 2025
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
Dental health
May 21, 2025
Clinical Expertise
Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
Health care
May 18, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Health
May 15, 2025

You Might also Like

Medical InnovationsTechnology

Why The Operating Room Integration System Market Is About To Grow

September 5, 2018

What’s Next for “Chronic” Cancer Patients?

December 8, 2014
Product Shot of Gene-RADAR
BusinessGlobal HealthcareMedical DevicesMedical InnovationsPublic HealthTechnology

Little Things Do Make a Big Difference: Globalizing Personal Health

October 14, 2014
biopharmaceuticals
BusinessFinanceHealth ReformHospital AdministrationMedical InnovationsPublic Health

The Price, Cost, and Value of Bio-Pharmaceutical Care

October 3, 2013
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?