Information technology has revolutionized many industries, including healthcare. “Smart” hospitals promise vast increases in productivity, and are being designed as integrated IT platforms linking together technology, patients, and providers in a complex web of interaction.

But are the promised advantages of smart hospitals tangible, or are there a number of factors that may inhibit providers from obtaining the benefits that are promised? And how are things really measured? Edward M. Roche will discuss this high-growth area of expenditures, and go over both the accelerators and inhibitors of this transformation in healthcare. 

Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:

• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, vice president of R1 RCM, will make his Monday Rounds.
  
  
• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will report the latest news about auditors.
  
  
• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.
  
  
• Legislative Update: Cate Brantley,  legislative analyst for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.