Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR)

With Google Health and Apple both reported to be, respectively, closing down and scaling back their healthcare efforts, it's worth asking just how disruptive consumer technology companies can be in this hugely complex and fragmented industry.

Ricoh developed a software platform to help a well-established provider automate its insurance correspondence processes, more than tripling productivity while significantly reducing backlogs and time to revenue.

Automated workflows, more complete data and remote care create more time for patients—and less time spent on low-touch tasks. Patients now expect to be met where they are, and new digital tools are essential in post-pandemic care. This new era of care leads to better patient outcomes and new ways to build revenue streams.

The right technology applications can turn the COVID-19 vaccination program into a game-changer for the healthcare industry.

CIOs need to look beyond just EHRs and explore stand-alone platforms to enhance care delivery – keeping focused on reliable patient data and streamlined clinical workflows.

For many of us, 2021 feels a lot like 2020 with lockdowns imposed and hospital pressures increasing. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel with several vaccines now being rolled out globally, says Dr Saif Abed, founding partner, AbedGraham.

CMS progress on healthcare interoperability

Mature health systems recognize the importance of context and design virtual care programs accordingly. Telehealth looks different for millennials and retirees, rural and urban patients and population groups with fundamentally different healthcare needs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many healthcare organizations into fiscal distress, contributing to a surge in mergers and acquisitions. Read this report to learn how healthcare leaders can ensure that merging organizations maintain excellence and financial prudence with an efficient data management strategy.

There's an art to balancing new innovation while maintaining a high level of existing service. It requires a solid foundation of core systems, adherence to quality controls and an excellent service support model.