History of Computers in Healthcare

First computers in healthcare

Jan 1, 1960

The first computers in hospitals were a punch-card system.

Computers became available for each department in healthcare.

Jan 1, 1970

First time hospitals had computers in each department.

Computers were being used for DRGs and communication.

Jan 1, 1980

First time in healthcare that computers were used for reimbursement and for each department to communicate with one another.

Computers were leading the way in healthcare

Jan 1, 1990

Computers were now affordable for everyone and this gave people outside the healthcare field to find a doctor they may want to use.

Technology Wireless

Jan 13, 2000

In the 2000's internet was everywhere and computers were wireless. You can go to your local Walgreens and see a virtual doctor and not even have to go to a dr's office or hospital.