The world is facing an unprecedented test. And this is the moment of truth. Societies are in turmoil, and economies are in a nose-dive. When the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, addressed the extraordinary Virtual Leaders’ Summit of the G-20 on March 26th, it effectively summed up the impact of the pandemic on…
The medical community across the country is at the forefront to combat COVID-19 pandemic, risking it all. The count of COVID-19 cases is on a spike, and the numbers will substantially differ from the time I’m writing to the time you are reading this. The spread of the pandemic poses a big challenge for medical…
As 2020 unfolds with COVID-19, uncertainty hovers around the medical community on managing and containing the pandemic. Practices and Hospitals all across the country are adopting newer ways to navigate the situation. While hospitals in most states are running out of beds and a need for physical distancing surges, telehealth is in the spotlight like…
It isn’t every day that the Journal of the American Medical Association takes note of drawings of 7-year-olds. But when it did, the drawing sparked a conversation on the ‘Cost of Technology in Healthcare’. The drawing was unmistakable. It showed the artist—a 7-year-old girl—on the examining table. Her older sister was seated nearby in a chair, as was…
In the earlier posts in this series, you read about the why and how of integration in healthcare. Now, let’s look at what should be your considerations for a successful integration that will help you minimize IT operational costs, shorten time-to-value and reduce risks. Considerations for Successful Integration Define a clear integration strategy for the organization,…
In the first part of this blog post, we discussed why integration has become so vital for the healthcare industry today, and its role in moving the healthcare innovation cycle forward. In the second part, we will cover the present day challenges associated with integrating various healthcare systems, and choosing interoperability and integration models. Challenges…
Managing an Orthopedic practice comes with its own unique challenges. Studies report some of the top challenges of an orthopedic practice as: High patient volumes Managing several concentrations Inefficiencies in use of clinician’s time Maintaining profitability in the face of declining reimbursements Responding to government regulations You can resolve these challenges by digitizing three critical workflows –…
There is a seismic shift happening in the healthcare industry, creating business needs and opportunities for non-EHR systems to integrate with EHRs. It’s a now or never moment that non-EHR ISVs cannot afford to miss if they have to remain competitive in the marketplace. Let’s look at these industry-changing trends and how they will impact the…
