The range and roles of applications used in healthcare continue to grow, especially as providers and patients look for improved integrations and connected digital touch points. This includes mobile apps that provide personalized health information for patients or allow providers to access data on the go. Digitally enabled care access is supporting healthcare organizations reach their communities beyond hospital...
Healthcare organizations are unique when it comes to the volume and sensitivity of the data they manage. The data they collect and analyze includes not only health records, but Social Security numbers, addresses and insurance details, among other types of personally identifiable information. It’s critical to protect this data and ensure its accuracy.
But doing so has been a historically...
As excitement rises over the potential of generative artificial intelligence, the Biden administration, through its recent executive order on AI, wants to ensure the federal government’s use of the technology is safe, secure and trustworthy. It appears the principled approach taken in the executive order has the potential to democratize one particular facet of our lives: healthcare.
The executive order...
Healthcare organizations are unique when it comes to the volume and sensitivity of the data they manage. The data they collect and analyze includes not only health records, but Social Security numbers, addresses and insurance details, among other types of personally identifiable information. It’s critical to protect this data and ensure its accuracy.
But doing so has been a historically...
Healthcare leaders have their organizations’ financial outlook top of mind amid a tough labor market. Nearly every conversation I’ve had with leaders has involved questions about cost containment or optimization as organizations juggle budget and operational concerns.
That has led healthcare organizations to scrutinize maintenance contracts and renewals, putting a spotlight on issues such as technical debt.
From its origins in...
Healthcare IT departments today face a daunting task: doing more with less. With staffing shortages and tight budgets, it’s critical to find strategies that streamline operations without compromising quality. Managed services may just be the solution they need.
Here’s how managed services can enhance various aspects of healthcare IT, ensuring that organizations can focus on what matters most: patient care.
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It’s a tough time for independent and community hospitals due to financial distress made worse by a challenging payer mix. Many of these hospitals are in rural areas or areas with an aging population that relies largely on Medicare and Medicaid. That puts financial stress on hospitals because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reimburses only a...
When defending overwhelming amounts of data in an ever-shifting threat landscape, cybersecurity can feel like an elusive goal. And the past few years have introduced a combination of factors that only exacerbate that feeling.
Due to a rise in hybrid work and remote care initiatives, many healthcare organizations are now operating in the cloud, and some are managing data and...
IT spending represents a significant part of most healthcare organizations’ budgets. Technology is no longer just a tool for driving efficiency; rather, it can help organizations create value and increase profits. As digital initiatives take off across industries, organizations want to know that they’re getting the highest return on their investments.
In periods of growth, strategic investments can help health...
The clock is ticking toward Microsoft Windows 10’s end of life in October 2025. While it’s not yet a five-alarm fire, the deadline is something that requires health IT leaders’ attention, and the sooner you address it, the better. Is your healthcare organization prepared for a Windows 11 migration? If not, here are specific actions to take to ensure...
