The information in HotList is based on survey responses from companies with offerings in the category covered. HotList is not intended to reflect the quality of products or services. Forms are sent to companies listed in the category in HMT's 2001 Resource Guide. Forms are also available on HMT's website-- www.healthmgttech.com-and may be completed online.

Additional information about the companies with products in this month's category can be found in HMT's 2001 Resource Guide and in the online Resource Guide on the HMT website.

Get additional free information about these companies and their products listed here by using the Reader Service card in this issue. Find the "Circle Card Numbers" shown on the HotList chart for companies that offer products that interest you, circle them on the postpaid Reader Service card, and mail or fax it to us. Or, save time by sending the request through our online reader service, called Product Link.

For a complete directory of companies providing healthcare information technology products and services, consult the Health Management Technology 2001 Resource Guide (published in March), or check the online version at www. healthmgttech.com.

Next month's HotList topic is Financial Information Systems. If your company provides Financial Information Systems products for healthcare, you can find and complete a survey form online at the Health Management Technology website (www.healthmgttech.com). You can also request a survey form by calling Pat Ambrose, 941-966-9521, or e-mail pat@ healthmgttech.com.

If your company markets a healthcare IT product, check the list below to find which topics will be featured later in the year.

2002 HotList Topics

March, Financial Information Systems

April, Managed Care

May, CPR/EMR

June, 2002 Resource Guide

July, Healthcare Information Systems (HIS

August, Wireless

September, Clinical Information Systems

October, Practice Management

November, PACS/Radiology Systems

December, Security/Authentication