 Systems engineering principles are making their way into healthcare technology, a development that some say is long overdue. “Many of the challenges in healthcare are the same challenges other industries have faced decades ago,” says Pat Baird, an engineering director with Baxter Healthcare Corporation. “Healthcare needs to catch up, and I think that ‘systems thinking’ could help speed the process.” Embracing “System of Systems” concepts can be a journey in abstraction, but it also have significant practical ramifications for healthcare technology management professionals on the frontlines. Read over cover story to learn more.
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