April 2005

Features

	Harmonic Convergence
	by Rich Smith
	Biomedical and IT departments are learning to work together to offer better customer service. Career- advancement opportunities are following.


	Insourcing vs. Outsourcing vs. Cosourcing
	by Sarah Schmelling
	Which maintenance model will work best for your facility depends on its size, location, and competency.


	Service Solutions: Critical Mass: Monitors Pervade Modern Hospitals
	by Renee Diiulio
	The challenge in the repair of physiological monitors lies not in their components but rather in their quantity.

COLUMNS

Editor's Note

Spring Into the Future

Soapbox

by Glen Wolfe, CBET, CET

The Biomed Profession Needs a Woman’s Touch

Departments

	Browser
	HIPAA deadline looms; BC Group moves to new ownership; Resun develops modular health facility constructor; and more.


	ICC Prep
	by Bryan Harrington
	Computer Terminology: Ports, Network Media, and Drives


	Industry Insider
	by Lori Sichtermann
	Intellamed Inc


	Tools of the Trade


	Tech Focus
	Independent Service Organizations