CMIOs: 39 percent have installed mobile devices

By: Brian Dolan | Jun 16, 2010        

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Some 39 percent of Chief Medical Information Officers have rolled out mobile computers or handhelds at their facilities, according to a recently published survey in CMIO Magazine. The publication surveyed 212 CMIOs between May 3 and June 2 of this year. Here’s the rest of that survey question’s results: What is the status of mobile computers/handhelds within your organization?

CMIO Magazing Survey

Respondents:

39 percent have these devices installed
26 percent will implement them in 2010
9 percent expect to purchase in 2010
15 percent expect to purchase in 2011
22 percent have no plans to acquire

Head over to CMIO Magazine for more results from their survey. (Registration Required).

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