RAND Study Reveals HIT’s Potential to Save Lives, Dollars
Study Identifies More Than $162 Billion in Savings

The U.S. healthcare system could save lives as well as $162 billion annually with widespread use of healthcare information technology (HIT), according to a two-year study by the RAND Corporation released September 14, 2005.

RAND, a non-profit think tank focused on studying and resolving global challenges, examined HIT’s potential health and financial benefits. Cost savings stem from several sources including savings related to increased efficiencies ($77 billion); reduced adverse drug events ($4 billion); and improved health quality via prevention and disease management ($81 billion).

We invite you to explore the following resources to learn more about the RAND study; HIT-related legislative activity; and the experiences and accomplishments of Cerner clients who have already embraced HIT solutions to optimize clinical and financial healthcare outcomes.

RAND Report Summary
Learn more about the study’s findings.

News Release
Read the announcement of the study.

RAND Corp.
Build your understanding of RAND’s work in healthcare and other fields.

Health Affairs
Read the published results of the RAND study in the Health Affairs healthcare policy journal.

Trinity Health
More than 345 news stations across the country aired this segment on the RAND study featuring Trinity Health.

Government and Industry Activity
Explore the government’s focus on HIT and its impact on current legislation, as well as learn more about partners collaborating to promote HIT usage.

Cerner Client Successes
Discover how numerous Cerner clients have harnessed HIT to improve quality and efficiency.

Cerner Client Testimonials
Hear, in their own words, several Cerner clients’ views on and experiences with HIT.

Cerner Client Testimony: Health Subcommittee of House Committee on Ways and Means
Read the testimony of Dr. Allen Weiss, president of NCH Healthcare System, on the importance of increased widespread use of HIT.