Healthcare has traditionally lagged behind other industries in adopting and utilizing technology. Despite a slow start, leading healthcare organizations today are finding innovative ways to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and provide better care with a wide range of practice management and other cloud-based health information technology (health IT). Some of the most widely used health IT programs and platforms include: Electronic health records (EHRs): 86% of … [Read more...]
How to Maximize the Technology From Healthcare IT Companies
The healthcare industry is at a unique crossroads where human touch and the ability to diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients remains critical, while the right technology can improve the way you provide care. In the midst of this, healthcare providers and organizations struggle to figure out exactly what technology is best for their practice and which vendor(s) can provide the tools necessary to improve care and patient experiences. Here are some important tools for evaluating healthcare IT … [Read more...]
4 IT Trends That Will Shape the Future of Healthcare
One of the distinctive aspects of the current pandemic is that it has forced everyone to look very carefully at their healthcare systems. Innovation in medical fields, and their associated IT and technology advances, will benefit people down the road. Here are four healthcare IT trends that will shape the future of the industry. 1. Telehealth – Heading for One Billion Remote Consultations COVID has stimulated the existing market for remote medical consultations. From a base of 22 million … [Read more...]
Key Benefits of Technology Lifecycle Management for Healthcare Organizations
Technology lifecycle management (TLM) is turning out to be increasingly essential across all organizations, but it’s particularly critical in healthcare. A key linchpin of TLM is oversight of the entire technology lifecycle, from needs assessment to the final disposal of the technology asset. Technology lifecycle management allows you to identify solutions to potential risks before they become serious problems. Here are some key benefits healthcare organizations can expect when you invest in … [Read more...]
Three Signs It’s Time for Your Business to Update Technology
Some businesses learn the hard way that outdated, unmanaged technology can cause major interruptions and security issues. Technology evolves so rapidly that it can be hard to determine when it’s time to make necessary upgrades – especially if you don’t have a technology lifecycle management strategy in place. Don’t wait for a catastrophic disruption to update your technology. There are a few red flags that signal it’s time for an upgrade. Your systems are slow to respond. Nothing creates … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Healthcare IT Cost Savings in 2020
Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare organizations were already in a financial bind. Now that telehealth implementation has risen to the top of the priority list, it's more important than ever for you to get the most value for the money you spend on technology. Keeping healthcare IT costs under control can be challenging, and most healthcare organizations don’t have the expertise to know if they’re paying what they should for their technology – or if they’re … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Leave Your Telecom Audit to the Experts
If you’ve done any research on finding cost savings for your business, you’ve probably learned that 80% of telecom bills contain errors. Despite your best efforts, your company is likely to be part of that statistic. One way to save on technology expenses is through a telecom audit, which includes combing through bills to find and rectify errors. While it’s tempting to try to get this done in-house, there are three reasons telecom audits should be left to the experts: 1. Conducting a Telecom … [Read more...]
For Healthcare Providers Looking to Save Money, a Telecom Audit Is the Answer
The demand for telehealth is booming because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the U.S., 24% of hospitals have now adopted virtual care programs as citizens are showing a preference for remote care rather than going to hospitals. For many healthcare organizations, the rush to implement telecom and IT services to support telehealth was necessary; but it created new expenses that now need to be controlled. The need for telehealth services won’t be going away anytime soon, but hospitals must now … [Read more...]
How a Telecom Audit Ensures You Have the Right Technology at the Right Price
Right now, businesses need to be more careful about where their money is going. According to IDC, global spending on telecom services is projected to reach $1.6 billion in 2020. While this sounds like a large number, it actually reflects nearly flat growth when compared to 2019. What does this mean? While it may appear to indicate that companies are not spending on technology, that’s not the case. Smart businesses are actually investing in flexible, secure technologies that will allow them to … [Read more...]
Managing Your Technology Expenses in Today’s Business Environment
Weeks into the new normal, many businesses’ budgets have tightened. The scramble to make the shift to remote work has finally settled, and business priorities have changed – including in the area of technology spending. With the future largely uncertain, keeping a close eye on your finances is more important than ever. There are a few things you can do to ensure you don’t come out of quarantine in financial trouble: Get a Realistic Picture of Your Technology Expenses When’s the last time you … [Read more...]
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