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• Top 3 Reasons Healthcare Organizations Should Upgrade Their IT Solutions

  8/16/2019

  Transitioning to newer technologies, like electronic health records, is poised to change care, however, healthcare professionals must overcome challenges to maintain communications without disruption to ensure patient safety and continued operation. That’s why it is important to ensure your organization has adequate foundational elements before undergoing a full digital transformation. Below, we’ve outlined the various situations where having an upgraded suite of office technology may benefit your healthcare organization.

• The Necessary Tools To Implement Successful Healthcare IT Projects

  9/12/2016

  The healthcare industry is fast becoming one of the largest revenue sources for the IT industry. It is critical to realize failure to understand and avoid these problems will almost certainly guarantee just that — failure. Healthcare organizations are pushed to have effective IT solutions to meet meaningful user requirements and demands. Given this situation, here are some essential fundamentals for implementing a successful healthcare IT project. By Ramitha Herath, Manager — Delivery, VirtusaPolaris

• Using Artificial Intelligence To Outsmart The Flu

  8/1/2018

  The efficacy of next year’s vaccines remains to be seen, but one thing we do know is that the flu's HA will continue to evolve. There must be a better solution to outsmart it, and a growing body of experts believes it's one that doesn’t rely on guesswork. The solution? Artificial intelligence.

• Behind The Scenes Of A Data Breach

  11/29/2017

  In today’s security landscape, it’s not a matter of if a company will be attacked, rather the question is when. Forrester Research reports that 49 percent of global network security decision-makers have experienced at least one breach during the past 12 months. Research shows the average company loses $141 per compromised record, with the greatest loss in the healthcare industry as $380 is lost per each compromised record – not to mention the legal implications when patient data becomes at risk.

• Takeaways From An EHR Switch

  3/28/2014

  David Gibbons, executive VP & COO at UPMC Hamot shares what lessons were learned during and after the UPMC Hamot transition – UPMC’s largest implementation to date. One of the biggest takeaways was to devote time and attention to building templates to keep the medical staff calm and the transition smooth.

• Why Patient Identity Management Is Key To ACO Success, COVID Response

  9/14/2020

  Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are playing a critical role in supporting their communities in the face of the pandemic. ACOs have diverted significant tools and resources to identify high-risk populations, expand telehealth services, and provide post-acute care management for COVID-19 positive patients.