Baltimore could attract medical data centers

Baltimore has the potential to be a prime destination for health care data centers -- an industry that's expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as the Obama administration pushes for hospitals and doctors to adopt new electronic medical records systems, according to a report released Thursday by a New Jersey location consulting company. The Baltimore area stacks up very well against other competing regions on the East Coast, such as New York and Boston, because of lower operating costs and the existence of a well-trained technology work force.

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