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Tech Data's Healthcare IT Solution Diagnosis

The growing healthcare IT market is expected to reach $34.7 billion by 2015 predicts industry analysts. This includes an investment in hardware, software-both Electronic Health Records (EHR) and others-security, networking and communications and peripherals to meet the needs of hospitals, healthcare providers and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs).

Medical practitioners have been given a $44,000 tax incentive per individual to convert to EHR, and will be penalized if they haven't met the compliancy standards for electronic records by 2015 with the risk of losing Medicare and Medicaid funds. Not just a matter of financial gain, the goals of electronic records are to create greater portability and accessibility to patient records while also providing secure integration, interoperability and networking.

Other areas of focus are rural healthcare, home healthcare and remote access healthcare enabled by telehealth development using telecommunications to deliver health-related services and information

With all these opportunities at hand, Tech Data is positioned with the products and support healthcare IT solution providers need, including a Healthcare Specialized Business Unit (SBU). This SBU partners with leading hardware and software vendors to provide our resellers with specialized solutions, services and expert resources. Tech Data also provides Business Development Services for assistance and guidance every step of the way. The TechMed Alliance Group gives you access to health IT specialists, invitations to events, informative e-newsletters, financing options and previews of new healthcare IT solutions.

There has never been a better time for VARs to get involved with medical practices and healthcare facilities. Tech Data's Healthcare IT Team has the prescription you need to make the most of this opportunity.