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Study: Hospitals Need More I.T. Staff.
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Health Data Management
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June 1, 2008
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U.S hospitals will need nearly 41,000 additional I.T. professionals38% more than nowas they move to higher levels of I.T. adoption, according to a new study. The study from the Oregon Health and Science University was presented in April at a Capitol Hill meeting of the Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics, comprising interested members of Congress. The meeting was moderated by Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.), sponsor of legislation to authorize nearly $100 million in grants over four years to help increase the number of students pursuing degrees in health I.T. The legislation, H.B. 1467, passed the House last June but has not moved through the Senate.
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