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1. Healthcare Organizations Need To Think Big When It Comes To Cloud 9/25/2018

   The fact is, we’re living in what is now being called a multi-cloud world—one that is brought on by the convergence of market drivers with organizational initiatives that are fueling digital transformation. A few that top the list include building out the connected health ecosystem through the expansion of mobile and IoT devices and Big Data for genomics and molecular medicine collaborations. The initiatives, when coupled with new value-based care initiatives, bring together both internal and external players in the industry through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

2. Living On The Edge: How Hybrid Cloud Storage Solves Healthcare's Data Challenges 8/12/2019

   Data processing and other network activities must be moved closer to endpoints. By bringing edge computing into the mix, a hybrid storage-as-a-service approach can be created that can handle accessibility, scalability and regulatory obstacles, while still providing the benefits of the cloud.

3. Data Matrix: The Active Ingredient For Proper Pharmaceutical Tracking 11/22/2010

   This case study highlights how ACME Drugs uses bar code technology to track and trace pharmaceuticals through the production process. By Datalogic Scanning

4. ShiftWise Customer Case Study: Memorial Health System 11/23/2009
   Memorial Health System is an award-winning provider of comprehensive health care services in southern Colorado. The 650-bed healthcare system is comprised of three hospitals, 12 ancillary facilities and 4,500 employees in the Colorado Springs region. By Shiftwise
5. Making An Impact: How Evidence-Based Guidelines Drive Value-Based Success 3/24/2016

   By 2020, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are expected to provide care for at least 105 million patients, up from 23 million in December 2015. With ACOs assuming more responsibility for the quality and cost of care, this rapid patient growth is driving the need for new, more intelligent clinical decision support tools at the point of care. These tools can help ACOs deliver consistent, evidence-based care so patients can return to health safely and quickly.

6. The Secrets To Gaining Insights Into Purchased Services Spend 3/2/2017

   Hospital and health system purchased services professionals have hundreds of vendors to manage, a process accounting for up to 45 percent of their non-labor budget. Despite the financial magnitude, this staff has little time to analyze their financial data. Even fewer resources are available to research spending benchmarks or evaluate contract terms.

7. Surfing The 2020 Healthcare Disruption Wave 1/6/2020

   Of the nation’s 3.5 trillion in annual healthcare spending, 90 percent is for people with chronic and mental health conditions. Can healthcare institutes afford not to engage in the 2020 wave of preventative care healthcare disruption? While healers are not prognosticators, savvy healthcare CEOs have their eye on 2020. For those riding the disruption wave, the answer is simple. CMS alone is providing more than 80 billion in reimbursements for preventive care initiatives. This calculation alone does not count on complex chronic care conditions and other follow-ups from preventive care engagements.​

8. Mismatched: How Patient Identification Errors Are Costing Patients And Health Systems 11/29/2017

   Imagine two patients with the same last name, admitted for separate ailments at the same hospital. One is mistakenly treated with a medication intended for the other patient—and has a serious reaction to the drug. Patient mix-ups are all-too-frequent occurrences at many hospitals across the U.S., leading to redundant tests, wrong diagnoses, incorrect treatment services and unnecessary hospitalizations – while increasing costs.

9. The Role Of Telehealth And Digitization In The Medical Marijuana Industry 11/27/2019

   The medical marijuana industry is gaining momentum, and the progress is largely due to telehealth platforms and other health digitization efforts. Here's a look at some recent relevant developments impacting medical marijuana use and access.

10. Transforming Healthcare Through Big Data 4/7/2017

    Healthcare has entered an era of major data transformation spurred by the use of advanced analytics and Big Data technologies. The catalyst for this transformation includes both the move toward evidence-based medicine and value-based payments. By Carol McDonald, Solution Architect, MapR Technologies