ICA Offers Healthcare Enterprises 'Green' Solution

"Going Green" takes on new meaning for health care systems nationwide with the adoption of an eco-friendly health care information technology (HIT) system from Informatics Corp. of America's, providing clinicians with a single technology solution for accessing, evaluating and acting upon patient information across disparate systems, the company noted in a release.

The company said that implementation of the ICA CareAlign solution enables health care enterprises to truly embrace the "Three R's" of responsible ecological performance: reduce, reuse and recycle.

"Ripping and replacing existing technology systems in order to streamline services is not only financially unsound, but also compromises the greening initiatives of a health care facility," says Gary Zegiestowsky, CEO of ICA. "Think of ICA technology as an eco-friendly solution that is akin to installing new insulation in the walls of an old house. CareAlign enhances the value of existing legacy HIT, cuts costs and eliminates old paper-based systems."

"Historically, HIT has not quite been as green as other sectors that have embraced the digital age and streamlined operations, with legacy systems still surviving and becoming integrated into many health care environments," adds Zegiestowsky. "With the growing demand for eco-friendly settings, CareAlign emerges as a viable option to reduce, reuse and recycle HIT. This green mindset sends a positive message throughout the enterprise and makes patient information available at every touch point of the health care continuum."

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