Technology Updates

In a perfect world, technology works perfectly, improves efficiency and the quality of care and makes life easier for the provider. Technology contracts generally are written by the vendors and consultants. Unfortunately, many technology contracts fall short of giving providers adequate protection and often contain hidden pitfalls and costs. Will the vendor perform on-site or off-site support and maintenance? What is the vendor agreeing to support? Will changes made to the technology by the provider automatically terminate the warranty or support obligations? A technology contract should specify if the vendor will have access to any of the confidential patient information. The technology contract also should expressly protect the confidentiality of provider trade secrets and other proprietary information to which a vendor or consultant may have access.

Investing the time and resources to have a health law attorney experienced in technology contracting review and help to negotiate contracts for hardware purchases, software licenses, maintenance and support, as well as technology consulting services, can save providers significant expense, disappointment and damages should the technology products or services not perform as promised.

Negotiating Technology Contracts in Health Care

Traditional horse blankets are simple and minimalistic compared to the technologically advanced rugs we now use. However, traditional horse blankets have their own advantages.

Modern horse rugs offer amazing benefits and can maintain a perfect-temperature microclimate between the rug and the horse’s skin, however in the case of hardy native ponies and horses, is it really necessary to substitute the horse’s own temperature regulation and weather protection?

Assess your horse’s needs as an individual, and consider the pros and cons of both the traditional style horse blankets, and snazzy modern rugs.