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Photo by Dave Kao The health center computer system will save the University $18,000 this year. Computer saves bucks By Aleta Zak Of the Emerald The computer age is touching more and more University departments, and the student Health Center is no exception In 1981, the center transferred all its accounting records to a computerized system The center paid $8,000 for four video display terminals and two line printers, replacing a full-time accounting clerk Carl Schwartz, Health Center administrator, says the system saved enough money in labor and personnel costs during its first operational year to pay for all the equipment. This year, the computers will save the center about $18,000, he estimates The system operates on a nationally standardized code system that gives numbers to all medical and laboratory procedures. At night, two keypunch operaters store the day’s information in the computer. Students can walk into the Health Center and get a printout of all their charges for medical services for the entire year, says Schwartz. Darlene Morss, who processes health center insurance claims, says the system changed the entire scope of her job. “I don’t have more free time, because I have so many other different jobs to do now," says Morss. “But I really like the new system.” The center used to take three months to send out a bill to an insurance company, Schwartz says. This often caused problems for students who found their registration packets held because their health center bills hadn't been paid "After they got flagged down at registra tion, they had to make special arrangements with us and the business office," says Schwartz. Along with making the accounting department more efficient, the center has used the computer as a management tool to determine how to cut operating costs Two years ago, Schwartz used the com puter to study use patterns at the infirmary. The results showed some infirmary services could be combined with the regular center services, so the infirmary was closed The most important job of the computer has been saving money to keep health costs down, says Schwartz. If most college health centers don’t switch to computer records within the next five years, their costs won’t be competetive with other hospitals and clinics, he says. The University’s health center accounting records system is the first in the nation to go completely computerized on this level, Schwartz says. Schwartz says the University system will become a model for other colleges. For example, officials from other college health centers, including Princeton University’s and the University of Colorado's, have called Schwartz about the system. Chinese exchange positions open Wanted: two people who have training or experience teaching English and some knowledge and experience of China to participate in an informal exchange program with Xian Medical College in China. Mike Fish, a University Chinese professor, and Mary Ann Burris, a University English professor, kicked off the in formal exchange during 1981-82. Two University graduate students are filling the professors’ University positions. The students selected for the posts probably will be the only foreigners living on the campus. Interested people should apply by April 15 and should provide a resume of their education and experience ana a listing of references. Applica tions can be turned in at the Asian Studies department. On'v Oregon Appearance l\-r ’ 3 * ’ ' \>V v\V *■" ‘ " HIGH STYLE SUSPENSE and ENTERTAINMENT FOR A BARGAIN PRICE! BEST SELLERS 20% OFF • NYT hardcover list only • Limited to stock on hand • Cash register sales only #7 New York Times Best Seller List “Banker” by Dick Francis What does horse racing, investment banking, and murder have in common? Banker, a penetrating suspense novel — one of “those" you just can’t put down your cost rcg. ‘14.95 13th & Kincaid Mon-Frl 7:30-5:30 Sat 10:00-3:00 General Books >86-3510 Glen Canyon Productions presents “NORTHWIND” Wednesday, April 13, 1983 7:30 P.M. Soreng Theatre Tickets: $7.50, $6.50, $5.50 ★ Call 687-5000 * A representative of the University of San Diego, and the National Center for Paralegal Training's LAWYER’S ASSISTANT PROGRAM will be on campus Friday, April lb, at 1:30 pm. to discuss details of the Program and career opportunities for college graduates in this growing, new field. . . . You may qualify for this intensive 12 week, post graduate course, which en ables you to put your education to work as a skilled member of the legal team. Contact the Career Planning Office at 686-3235 University of Oregon For Free Brochure, contact: £ UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO Room 318, Serra Hall I jiJ j Lawyer’s Assistant Program San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 2934579 The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, or handicap in its policies ana programs.
