History of Computers in Healthcare

By bayle68

  • First computers in healthcare

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

  • Computers became available for each department in healthcare.

    First time hospitals had computers in each department.

  • Computers were being used for DRGs and communication.

    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

    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

    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.