New Hayes-AIS Medical Technology Adviser Will Assess the Costs and Benefits of Innovative Medical TechnologiesWASHINGTON, May 24, 2007 — Hayes, Inc., an industry leader in assessing the effectiveness of medical technologies, and health business publisher Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) are pleased to announce the formation of a venture that will publish an exhaustive new monthly report on the efficacy, safety, costs and other business issues related to innovative medical technologies. Designed especially for technology decision makers at health plans, health systems, hospitals and other providers, The Hayes-AIS Medical Technology Adviser (MTA) will help health care organizations with limited technology resources address questions like:
Go to http://www.aishealth.com/Products/NewsMTA.html to view the premier issue of The Hayes-AIS Medical Technology Adviser. The first issue leads off with stories on virtual colonoscopy and robotic surgery. On robotic surgery, for instance, MTA reports that, despite its purported advantages, few clinical studies have demonstrated that robotic surgery produces better outcomes than traditional surgery, and many insurers typically reimburse at the same rate they would for open or laparoscopic procedures, which generates a loss per procedure for many hospitals. Future issues of MTA will focus intently on technologies such as:
In addition to detailed technology stories, each monthly report includes a highly focused interview on a complex medical technology issue and technology news from the FDA, Medicare, clinical trials, professional societies, major health plans, and more. Content for The Hayes-AIS Medical Technology Adviser is driven by the exhaustive resources and extensive expertise of Hayes, Inc., which since 1989 has been an industry leader in assessing the efficacy, safety and financial impact of medical technologies. Consultants of choice for health plans, hospitals, health systems and others throughout the industry, Hayes analysts provide unbiased, clinically focused, up-to-date evidence-based guidance for technology decision makers. The monthly report is researched and written by veteran health business journalists at AIS. It merges the vast knowledge and resources of Hayes consultants and databases with AIS’s 20 years of successful health business news reporting. About Hayes, Inc.: Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology assessment company. Hayes products and services are targeted primarily at health care professionals and decision makers working in policy and management positions. Medical and surgical procedures, drugs, biologics, diagnostic and screening tests, medical devices and equipment, and complementary and alternative therapies comprise health care technologies investigated by a technology assessment process. The results of the evaluations provide the foundation for evidence-based decisions regarding coverage policy, strategic health technology planning, contracting, acquisition, and deployment. The wide range of products and services available from Hayes, Inc. are described at http://www.hayesinc.com. About AIS: Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is a publishing and information company that has been serving the health care industry for 20 years. It develops highly targeted news, data and strategic information for managers in hospitals, managed care plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. AIS products include print and electronic newsletters, looseleafs, books, strategic reports, databases, audioconferences and live seminars. Visit http://www.aishealth.com/ CONTACT Atlantic Information
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