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ECRI Institute Preps Hospital Leaders on Top 10 Technology Issues to Watch in 2017PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new and emerging healthcare innovations of 2017 come with a lot of promises. And, just like every other year, hospital leaders must remain vigilant about what to bring into their hospitals—and what to keep out. However, separating the facts from the hype isn't easily done alone. ECRI Institute, an independent nonprofit that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, announces the release of its annual Top 10 Hospital C-suite Watch List to help hospital leaders make tough decisions about new and emerging technologies in 2017 and beyond. Available as a free public service, the list gives hospital leaders evidence-based perspectives on new and emerging innovations that promise to deliver safe and cost-effective patient care. Each entry includes actionable recommendations in a quick-glance "What to Do" section. "As new technologies come and go, ECRI remains steadfast in its mission to keep healthcare leaders' technology decisions tethered to their patients' needs while keeping an eye trained on evidence-based research," says Diane C. Robertson, director of Health Technology Assessment Information Service, ECRI Institute. In its 2017 list, ECRI Institute examines 10 topics poised to affect care delivery over the next 12-18 months:
The watch list draws upon ECRI Institute's nearly 50 years of experience evaluating and providing technical assistance on the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of health technologies. It reflects the unbiased, independent judgment of the Institute's multidisciplinary staff of clinical and technical researchers, engineers, risk management specialists, and healthcare planners and consultants. ECRI Institute invites the press to learn more about the issues on this year's watch list by attending its media event, "Dismantling Device Dangers, Forecasting New Innovations," on Tuesday, January 31, at its headquarters in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Reporters will have the unique opportunity to interact with our health technology assessment, hospital consulting, patient safety, and medical device evaluation experts. Professionals are also encouraged to join ECRI Institute's LinkedIn Group, "Emerging Healthcare Technologies in Patient Care," for further discussion of these topics. ECRI Institute's 2017 Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List is available for download at www.ecri.org/2017watchlist (registration required). For additional information about the watch list or ECRI Institute's evidence-based research, patient safety resources, and technology support services, contact ECRI Institute by telephone at (610) 825-6000, ext. 5655; by e-mail at [email protected]; or by mail at 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 USA. Social Sharing
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