We had a "Dot Bomb" before. We will see prices drop but that is not to say that these companies will collapse. HIT is here to stay. HIT standards need to be pushed by Providers and government. The prices should fall dramatically based on the amount of people jumping into the market. That is where the Open Source alternatives come in. If we promote a strong Open Source competitive solution then companies will be forced to lower the "Sticker Price." Otherwise, they will make investors happy and suck the wind out of our HIT sails. Let's make sure that investors don't take money away from kids, adults, and elderly who need healthcare services!

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I also beleive that there will be a follow-on story to this subject that will read that IT stock prices are trending downward following a backlash of health provider sticker shock and lack of federal direction and guidelines. Providers are really taking a second look at IT systems pricing and Stimulus gold rush mentality that is fueling sales and projections. I beleive that there is a huge backlash of wait and see following the lack of direction and clarification being provided at the federal level. Stimulus money will not sustain new systems five to eight years from now and with a promise of healthcare reimbursement cuts on the horizon there is a fear of uncertainty growing exponentially in all provider communities.