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Technology has played an increasingly important role in cost control for healthcare providers. Technology has allowed healthcare providers to become more efficient and productive. For example, health information technology (HIT) has enabled healthcare providers to reduce costs associated with paperwork and record-keeping as well as streamline document and data integration with insurance companies. Additionally, healthcare providers are able to access information electronically, which becomes much more cost effective than physical delivery of paper records. In addition to HIT, healthcare providers have been able to take advantage of other technological advancements such as telemedicine. This technology has allowed healthcare providers to provide specialized care at a distance, reducing the need for costly travel, overnight stays, and physical office visits. Healthcare providers have also been able to rely on a variety of analytics tools to gain insights into utilization, outcomes, and performance of their care pathways, helping them to make informed decisions about care strategies for maximum efficiency and cost savings. In the future, technology will continue to be an important part of cost control for healthcare providers. With the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence, healthcare providers will be able to more effectively leverage data to improve predictive care and quickly identify the highest-value treatments for their patients. By further reducing inefficiencies, technology will help healthcare providers optimize their resources and contain costs in the long run.