The increased pace of digital transformation in healthcare over the past few years, with improvements such as patient record access from mobile devices, has improved patient care and streamlined workflows. However, it has also introduced new data security and privacy risks for electronic health records (EHR). This is especially alarming with the current rate and sophistication of cyberattacks.
Just as orchestra musicians without a conductor will struggle with the coordination and expression of a complex piece of music — siloed sourcing, where individual departments or business units procure their own technology, misses the opportunity for an efficient, harmonious procurement strategy.
Every year, organizations discard millions of tons of outdated equipment. If not handled correctly, your old devices could become a security Achilles heel, damaging your reputation and your brand.
Off the top of your head, which corporations do you consider disruptors? Uber, Tesla, Domino’s Pizza, and Netflix? These are just some of the biggest, and it’s no coincidence that each of these market giants counts digital transformation as a prime factor in their dominance.
Hybrid and remote work models are not going away. While there’s been a push to return to the office this year, and the average city office occupancy rates are over 50% for the first time since the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reports those numbers have now stalled.
To say the last few years have taught business leaders to expect the unexpected is an understatement.
With good patient experience linked to higher profitability for healthcare providers, you don’t want to walk by a hospital staffer dealing with a patient and hear them say, “Sorry to make you wait, the system is slow” or “Bear with me; my laptop is having issues today.”
