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First Electronic Medical Record System
The first electronic medical record system was developed by the Regenstrief Institute. This creation was the first of it's kind and was not looked at by other doctors yet due to the cost of such a system. -
The first 3D Printer Is Created
At the time of its invention 3D printing was expensive and was not widely adopted by the medical industry. -
EMR deadline is set
Institute of Medicine states that by the year 2000 all doctors office's should upgrade their technology to use electronic medical records. While this was not a law it is a recommendation made to all doctor's offices. -
Creation of HIPPA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act created due to growing issues with security and privacy in American Healthcare. Due to regulations and standards mentioned in this act, more doctor's offices begin to shift to electronic medical record keeping to be in compliance. -
QuickMedX was founded and opens their first clinic
Initially opening in a retail chain of grocery stores, QuickMedX hired nurse practitioners instead of doctors and treated patients for a handful of easy to diagnose and treatment ailments including strep throat and the flu. -
Convenient Care Association is incorporated
By 2006, 150 retail clinics are now open and operating in the United States. Former US Secretary of Health Donna Shalala created this organization to establish safety and quality standards for the clinics currently operating. -
LEAN Principles in Healthcare
Based off a philosophy created in a Toyota plant in Japan, Lean looks to implement change in healthcare settings by reducing and eliminating processes and procedures that do not contribute to quality care and patient satisfaction. -
More Organizations Begin to Implement LEAN
As a result of these principles being made public, more hospitals and organizations began to implement the processes. Patient care was improved by appointments being combined into one appointment instead of multiple trips, inspection times in hospitals being greatly reduced, and the creation of a Patient Safety Alert system. -
The First Fitbit is Released to the Public
The first Fitbit is launched, a piece of wearable technology that tracks a users calorie burn, movement, and sleep during the day and night. -
Healthcare Organizations Start To Buy Into 3D Printing
There has been a rise to prominence in recent years with using 3D printing in the medical field. Many different fields have begun to use the technology including neurology, cardiology, and transplant surgery. There are a number of uses for 3D printing including making custom surgical devices, using 3D printed models to explain things to patients, and even the creation of synthetic organs for patients waiting for transplants. -
Fitbit Care Launches
This platform will combine Fitbit technology with healthcare providers. Encouraging users to communicate directly with their care team and they will be able to share more advanced metrics about their health. In turn this will motivate employers to think about the care they provide and how it can be improved.