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Medical Speech Recognition Software makes clinical documentation process efficacious and cost-effective, says the latest KLAS report.

The report titled “Speech Recognition 2010: Vocalizing Benefits” includes feedback from 355 providers and covers both back-end and front-end speech-recognition technology.

As reported by the participants report, the primary advantages of adopting Medical Speech Recognition Software technology includes:

• staff reductions
• improved report turnaround times
• increased physician satisfaction

But there are still difficulties in the adoption process like technology training, difficulties with the varied accent of non-native English speakers, workflow interruption during the initial adoption process.

“The speech recognition market is ripe for healthy growth,” said Ben Brown, report author.  “Currently, less than one in four hospitals use the technology, however, in light of meaningful use and the benefits providers point out in this study, we expect it will assume a more prominent place in the role of clinical documentation.”

But physicians are enthusiastic about the technology and are willing to learn and adopt it to their practics.

Report says that Nuance is the market leader in front end speech recognition technology with PowerScribe and RadWhere while MedQuist’s SpeechQ is not far behind as their biggest competitor. Agfa’s TalkStation takes the fourth place with its slow and steady growth.

You can learn more and purchase the report at http://www.klasresearch.com/reports

The Medical Equipment Report, called ’2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards’, emphasises on the annual rankings of leading medical equipment companies in 30 market segments.

The research firm KLAS, monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors has announced the 2010 leading medical equipment vendors. These companies are classified further into eight key market categories such as computed tomography (CT), digital mammography, automated medication dispensing and ultrasound. The 2010 Best in KLAS distinction award has been bestowed on them for their excellence in meeting customer satisfaction.

Thousands of healthcare providers throughout the United States and Canada had submitted their evaluations of these healthcare vendors in the last 12 months, based on which, KLAS decided on the rankings on a vendor’s performance in product quality, implementation, and service& support. The top most company in a particular group of the biggest and effective section is reserved on the BEST in KLAS award.

Following is a list of the 2010 Best in KLAS medical equipment vendor products:

• Automated Medication Dispensing Units (Over 200 Beds)
  Omnicell OmniRx

• Computed Radiography (CR) – Multi-Plate
  FUJIFILM FCR XG5000

• Digital X-ray
  SHIMADZU RADspeed

• Magnetic Resonance (MR) – 1.5T
  Toshiba Vantage

• Mammography – Digital
  Hologic Selenia

• Smart Pumps – LVP
  B. Braun Outlook

• Ultrasound – General Imaging
  Toshiba Xario

The Medical Equipment report, The 2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards also noticed the best medical equipment vendor in all the segments of the market called the Top 20, along with identifying the most promising KLAS honorees. The score can supersede additional categories such as 3T magnetic resonance, interventional/cardiac x-ray, nuclear medicine and others.

Toshiba was rated number one, with total performance score of 90.61 %, next in line is FUJIFILM, Carestream and GE.”A major investment in medical equipment – whether for diagnostic imaging, pharmacy automation or another vital area – is a significant, often costly, endeavor for any healthcare organization,” said KLAS President Adam Gale.

“This annual report, recognizing medical equipment vendors that have shown a unique dedication to their customers, is intended to helpproviders wade through all the options and identify vendors and solutions that are the best fit for their organizations.”