4. UPMC, Pittsburgh, which adopted technology enabling it to wirelessly communicate between its electronic records system and workers in its centralized distribution center. The system translates electronic orders into voice commands that are received via a wearable computer with a headset and microphone, reducing errors and inefficiencies. It achieved an 8 percent reduction in average cost per pick, a 20 percent increase in productivity and reduced picking errors.
UPMC was named overall national winner and also picked up National Peer Awards for efficiency and innovation. Baptist South Florida won a National Peer Award for ease of replication of the program by other health systems.
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"The efficiencies achieved by these organizations are the kind we need to see more of if we are to achieve our goal of a high-performing, patient-centered and cost-efficient healthcare system in the United States." said John Kelly, CEO of IDN Summit and Expo.
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