April 2002

Features

	Preparing for Disaster
	by Lisa Fratt
	Healthcare technology companies were among the first to respond to New York City’s SOS on Sept. 11, 2001, pumping products and human resources into rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Since then, companies have been assessing their ability to react to disaster. Some consider themselves ready; others question whether it’s possible to plan for every potential catastrophe. Is your company ready to answer the call?


	HealthTech 2002 Preview
	by Charles St. Martin
	Think Baltimore is all blue crabs and Orioles baseball? This month the city gets to play host to the 2002 HealthTech Conference and Exposition. Don’t miss the myriad of opportunities this eighth annual HealthTech offers all in one place — from keynote speakers to daily seminars to exhibitors from throughout the industry. Take a look at our preview to find out what’s on tap, in and out of the conference hall.


	Service Solutions: Choosing a Cell Phone
	by Laura Gater
	Roaming charges … coverage areas … voice messaging … Internet connections. Gone are the days when choosing a cell phone was a matter of asking a few questions and trotting away with a new gadget in hand. With all the fancy and expensive options available these days, a buyer needs to know and investigate the choices that make sense for his or her situation. Here’s the low-down on all the high-tech considerations.