A Continuing Series of Podcasts from Perot Systems on the Impact of
Technology in Healthcare
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Edition 21
Host: Dr. Kevin Fickenscher - Perot Systems' Executive Vice President,
International Healthcare
Guest: Dr. David Pryor, Chief Medical Officer for Ascension Health
Perot Systems (NYSE: PER) (http://www.perotsystems.com) continues its series
of podcasts with a forward-looking discussion about the increasing role
Information Technology will play in the transformation of healthcare. In
this episode, Dr. Kevin Fickenscher discusses with Dr. David Pryor some
very effective techniques that have improved the quality of care at
Ascension Health.
The following quotes from Dr. Pryor are highlights of the podcast:
Regarding a team approach to care: "One of the biggest insights, is the
statement that medicine is a team sport. Particularly on the in-patient
setting, it seems to be about how the team is providing care, and it's no
longer an individual sport," commented Dr. Pryor.
On the principle of 'subsidiarity': "We have a principle called
subsidiarity, which means that the decisions should be made as close to
where the actual process or issue is. It can be made so that decisions are
not made at the highest levels of the organization, but at the actual
levels of the organization that's most appropriate, where the most
knowledgeable people are going to be making the right decision," stated Dr.
Pryor.
These highlights along with several other powerful insights from Dr.
Pryor can be found at the link below.
What: Healthcare Tech and the World: A Discussion About Quality
Initiatives Pioneered at Ascension Health -- one of a
series of podcasts presented by Dr. Kevin Fickenscher of
Perot Systems
When: This podcast will be available for download on
August 22, 2008
Where: http://www.perotsystems.com/MediaRoom/podcasts
Contact: Jonathan Moss
+1 972-577-6395
jonathan.moss@ps.net
Information about Dr. David Pryor: David B. Pryor, MD, is the Chief
Medical Officer for Ascension Health. He collaborates with an outstanding
team of physician, nursing and executive leaders at Ascension Health and
leverages the system's clinical expertise, resources and information
technology to advance the system's agenda and help Ascension Health become
a premier spiritually-based partner for health. A more detailed bio of Dr.
David Pryor can be found at:
http://www.ascensionhealth.org/about/national_leadership/david_pryor.asp
Information about Dr. Kevin Fickenscher: Dr. Fickenscher is a
recognized senior physician executive and healthcare thought leader. He has
extensive experience in healthcare management, and holds an international
reputation as a dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader in the healthcare
industry. Dr. Fickenscher's bio can be found at:
http://www.perotsystems.com/speakers/Kevin_Fickenscher_MD.htm
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology
services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative
approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to
deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth,
streamline operations and create new levels of customer value.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6
billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in the
Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Additional information on
Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual
results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as
updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K,
for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any
intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as
a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
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http://www.perotsystems.com
CONTACT:
Jonathan Moss, Perot Systems,
+1-972-577-6395, jonathan.moss@ps.net
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