The information in HotList is based on survey responses from companies with offerings in the category covered. Hott.ist is not intended to reflect the quality of products or services. Forms are sent to companies listed in the category in HMT's 2000 Market 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 HMTs 2000 Market Resource Guide and in the online Market 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 2000 Market Resource Guide (published in March), or check the online version at www,healthmgttech.com.

Next month's HotList topic is Clinical Information Systems. If your company markets a product or service for this coverage, 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.

2000 HotList Topics

January, Consultants

February, Decision Support

April, Managed Care

May, CPRs/EMRs

June, Clinical Information Systems

July, Financial Applications

August, Hospital Information Systems (HIS

September, Wireless

October, Practice Management

November, Diagnostic Imagining

December, Emerging Technologies:

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