“There are so many HIMSS New Products from a hardware and software perspective that it’s sometimes overwhelming to do the research necessary and to identify core and secondary components,” she added. “HIMSS presents a unique opportunity to in a sense ‘go window shopping.’”

No where else can an attendee on the lookout for a specific product see most of the companies in that market in one venue. With 220+ companies showcasing HIMSS New Products and services at HIMSS08, expect innovation throughout the exhibit floor.

“Everyone says that HIMSS is the place to learn about cutting-edge technology solution,” said Lynn Sherman, chief financial officer at of New York City-based Charles B. Wang Community Health Center.

“I need to know what’s current and what’s available so that we stay ahead of the curve and make sound business decisions,” said Lynda Anderson, wellness coordinator for Louisville, Ky.-based Kindred Healthcare.

For people like Jaap van der Heijden, senior director of HIT for Philips Research Europe, HIMSS New Products is just one of the reasons he’s at the annual conference: “HIMSS is the place to be to meet colleagues and listen to new developments. Also see new product (features) in practice,” he said.

    ABS System Consultants

Booth 2812

HospitalMetrics

ABS Systems’ HospitalMetrics business intelligence software solution is designed to address the specific performance monitoring and management needs of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. HospitalMetrics integrates data from any data source - Admission, Discharge and Transfer systems, electronic health records, patient satisfaction surveys and clinical systems. By combining clinical, statistical, financial and operational data, the HospitalMetrics Web-based dashboards, scorecards and pre-defined reports help healthcare leaders make better and timelier decisions.

    Absolute Medical Software Systems

Booth 3029

EMR

Absolute Medical Software Systems introduces our free EMR Software Package. No annual maintenance, no startup costs, no IT costs, no long-term contract, no phone support fees! All you pay for is a small fee per-patient visit for electronic eligibility, claims editing and claims submission.

    Accenx Technologies, Inc.

Booth 5542

RyTRAK HIE

Accenx’s RyTRAK HIE solution allows hospitals, laboratories, clinical departments, ambulatory businesses, public health agencies, payers and physician practices to participate in a health information exchange with all others across the healthcare community. Accenx’s innovative EMR strategy electronically delivers any electronic patient data to physician EMRs, meeting physicians’ high demand of real-time clinical information, while offering the healthcare community the extraordinary benefits of a connected healthcare. RyTRAK HIE is built for efficient and rapid deployment.

    Access

Booth 8052

Nuggetts

Access is pleased to offer Nuggetts, a state-of-the-art asset management and tracking software for today’s dynamic healthcare facilities. Nuggetts provides the healthcare enterprise with real-time information on an extensive array of fixed and soft assets. A proven, turn-key system, Nuggetts is the asset management solution your facility will never outgrow.

    ActiveStrategy, Inc.

Booth 3731

ActiveStrategy Enterprise 7.0

ActiveStrategy Enterprise (ASE) is a SaaS (software as a service) solution that automates strategic dashboards and Balanced Scorecards. Going far beyond reporting, the software is actually used by executives, managers, and front-line staff to manage strategic performance and improve overall outcomes. Version 7.0 provides new capabilities to link and drill down through a Balanced Scorecard framework, all the way from top-level strategic objectives, to their driving objectives and measures below and across the organization.

    Acuitec, LLC

Booth 5283

VPIMS

VPIMS is a comprehensive surgical information management system. It is time-tested, clinician developed, rapidly deployed and offers comprehensive functionality across the entire continuum of perioperative care, from scheduling the patient for pre-operative analysis and surgery through to PACU and discharge. VPIMS optimizes operational and clinical outcomes, and proactively monitors metrics like on-time case starts, billing accuracy and timeliness, staff productivity and quality of care, which results in improved performance across these key indicators.