Corporate Profile for The Health Technology Center, dated March 2, 2001.Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services.
Published Date: March 2, 2001
Company Name: The Health Technology Center
Address: 118 Second Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Main Telephone
Number: 650/233-9576
Internet Home
Page Address
(URL) www.healthtechcenter.org
Chief Executive
Officer: Molly Coye, MD, MPH
Senior Project
Manager:
Contact: Sheera Rosenfeld
Business number: 650/233-9568
E-mail address: srosenfeld@healthtechcenter.org
Partnerships
Contact: Robin Cherry
Business number: 650/233-9574
E-mail address: rcherry@healthtechcenter.org
Industry: Healthcare-Emerging Technologies
Company description: The Health Technology Center (HealthTech) is an independent non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to advancing the use of new technologies to improve the health of people and communities. HealthTech provides objective information about emerging technologies that are expected to have a significant impact on healthcare delivery in the future, supports the development of new public and private policies to propel pro·pel tr.v. pro·pelled, pro·pel·ling, pro·pels To cause to move forward or onward. See Synonyms at push. [Middle English propellen, from Latin the broad-scale adoption of beneficial and cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. technologies that improve health, and works to close the technology gap that exists for underserved populations and safety net providers. HealthTech is the result of a cooperative effort among major health systems and technology companies that recognize the need for accurate and unbiased information. HealthTech serves delivery systems, developers of technology, policy makers, insurers and health plans, and consumers. Founded in December 2000, HealthTech will provide value in several areas: Forecasts -- Offer access to its knowledgebase through an interactive web site and publications. Learning Network -- Foster the development of a learning network of peers and experts interested in monitoring, evaluating, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Policy Development -- Promote public and private policies that advance the adoption of beneficial new technologies. Safety Net Partnerships -- Promote access to new technologies for safety net providers and underserved populations. Quality Advancement -- Encourage the development of technologies that improve the safety and quality of healthcare. Consumer Education -- Help consumers learn about and understand the potential impact of new technologies on their health, health costs, and quality. HealthTech sponsors include: CareScience; ECRI ECRI European Commission against Racism and Intolerance ECRI Emergency Care Research Institute ECRI Economic Cycle Research Institute ; The Health, Research, and Education Trust; Institute for The Future; Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking ; Kaiser Foundation The mission of the Kaiser Foundation is to assist individuals and communities in preventing and reducing the harm associated with problem substance use and addictive behaviours. External links
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