What is the value proposition for RFID?

June 2007
Feature Story

• Hard return on investment

• Savings or expense prevention due to reduced errors
• Labor or material savings
• Improved billing for services   

• Soft return on investment

• Improved staff efficiency
• Improved documentation and accountability
• Employee satisfaction
• Regulatory compliance
• Improved patient safety

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