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Cerner Corp. to Provide Personal Health Records for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

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Cerner Corp., a leader in healthcare technology, has announced a 10-year commitment to provide every child in the United States with Type 1 diabetes a personal health record (PHR). This initiative has the potential to improve the lives of millions of children and their families, reducing healthcare costs and improving care outcomes. With a budget of up to $25 million, Cerner will invest in this endeavor to create a national proof point around the benefits of PHRs in diabetes management. The initiative is supported by the American Diabetes Association, which recognizes the potential of PHRs to improve care and reduce healthcare costs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cerner Corp. will invest up to $25 million over 10 years to provide every child in the United States with Type 1 diabetes a personal health record (PHR).
  • The initiative aims to improve the health outcomes of children with diabetes, reduce healthcare costs, and create a national proof point around the benefits of PHRs in diabetes management.
  • Cerner has already committed to spending $1 billion on research and development over the next 5 years.
  • The PHR will help physicians manage patients more effectively by targeting those having difficulties dealing with Type 1 diabetes, reducing the need for costly office-visit time.
  • The American Diabetes Association supports initiatives such as this, which have the potential to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.
  • Approximately 1.3 million people in the United States have Type 1 diabetes, and every year, 13,000 children are diagnosed with the disease.
  • Diabetes accounts for $132 billion in healthcare costs each year, and people with diabetes incur medical expenses that are approximately 2.4 times higher than those without diabetes.

Statistics:

  • $25 million: Up to the amount Cerner Corp. will invest over 10 years to provide every child with Type 1 diabetes a PHR.
  • 1.3 million: The estimated number of people in the United States with Type 1 diabetes.
  • 13,000: The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States every year.
  • $132 billion: The annual healthcare cost of diabetes in the United States.
  • 2.4: The factor by which people with diabetes incur medical expenses compared to those without diabetes.
  • 10 years: The duration of Cerner's commitment to provide every child with Type 1 diabetes a PHR.
  • $1 billion: The amount Cerner has committed to spending on research and development over the next 5 years.

Sources:

  • NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net, "Cerner Corp. to Provide Every Child in the U.S. with Type 1 Diabetes a Personal Health Record," November 15, 2004.
  • Cerner Corp., "Cerner's Diabetes Personal Health Record Initiative," (no date).
  • American Diabetes Association, "Core to the Mission of the American Diabetes Association," (no date).
  • Pharma Business Week, "Cerner to Provide Every Child in the U.S. with Type 1 Diabetes a Personal Health Record," November 15, 2004.

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