Agile and cost-conscious, HMDS (Health Micro Data Systems) uses new technologies to succeed. Interview by Bill W. Childs.

Health Micro Data Systems (HMDS), headed by Frank Poggio, president, is headquartered in Madison WI, with more than 40 employees in the home office in Madison and the sales and support office in San Francisco. The firm generates approximately $2.6 million a year strictly with microcomputer based systems for healthcare facilities. Recently, HC&C Editor/Publisher Bill W. Childs had the opportunity to speak with Poggio about HMDS, the firm's role in the industry and some challenges for the present and the future.