Even a few years ago, I would have told you that there is no place in healthcare for open source technologies like Drupal. The marketing technology within healthcare has largely been dominated by Microsoft-enabled technologies and proprietary systems supported by a single company. However, Drupal has become a key tool in the toolbox of healthcare […]
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Cloud Promotes Innovation and Agility in Healthcare
Previously, I examined how cloud provides efficient access to your data. This blog outlines cloud as the leading platform for innovation and agility in healthcare. Healthcare organizations that embrace Agile methodology are able to learn and quickly adapt to (and thus reduce the cost of) change. Longer-term, the large-scale collection of data with a robust […]
Walmart Health Provides Care For All to Save Money and Live Better
Walmart’s iconic slogan, “Save Money. Live Better,” is taking on a whole new meaning. The retail conglomerate now offers health services to individuals in select markets. The new store feature is called “Walmart Health.” Save Money, Live Better Walmart Health is offering quality medical care at low prices, with no insurance required. The care services […]
Cloud Provides Efficient Access to Healthcare Data
My last blog outlines cloud as a secure and central hub for all of your data. My next blog in this series examines how cloud provides efficient access to your healthcare data. Faced with multiple sources of data, healthcare organizations have the difficult task of integration, managing legacy systems and connecting disparate data siloes created […]
Integrating Data in the Cloud For Better Care
The following is the thirteenth blog in a series about why businesses are moving to the cloud to modernize and improve business performance. Throughout this series, we have discussed the many benefits of cloud, including increased velocity for innovation, enhanced security, and the opportunity for ROI. Now we want to discuss how the cloud can […]
Five Benefits of a 360-Degree View of Customers in Healthcare
Regardless of industry, all organizations seek a 360-degree view of customers. But within healthcare, this is often a complex and challenging task. A 360-degree view of customers offers a holistic, comprehensive view across all channels of engagement and accounts for each interaction with customers. This view is created by integrating data across multiple disparate sources. […]
Cloud Provides a Secure Central Data Hub in Healthcare
Previously, I introduced the cloud’s ability to modernize healthcare data and analytics. This blog outlines cloud as a secure and central data hub. Sources such as electronic medical records, medical databases, and connected devices have created astronomical growth in the volume of healthcare data. This data requires proper management and analysis to derive meaningful information. […]
5 Advantages of Having a Marketing CRM For Healthcare Organizations
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have integrated with marketing automation tools across various industries for quite some time. It is often seen as a powerful driver in supporting acquisition and marketing strategies. This trend has slowly grown in popularity within healthcare, with some organizations well into its adoption, and others barely starting. Within healthcare, a […]
5 Strategies to Integrate EHR and Patient Satisfaction Survey Data
A key challenge to making full use of your Patient Satisfaction Survey Data is learning how to integrate it with your EHR data. Having an understanding of a patient’s associated encounters can provide valuable context on the results you receive on a Patient Satisfaction Survey. The challenge oftentimes is having the right data to link […]
Address Evolving Healthcare Challenges with Red Hat Cloud Solutions
The Only Constant is Change The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving and there is a lot to keep up with in order to be cutting-edge… or even just to stay current. New trends in healthcare such as value-based care, precision medicine, and consumerism mean that healthcare organizations need to adapt quickly and efficiently. Healthcare organizations […]
[Guide] 3 Ways Cloud Is Modernizing Healthcare Data and Analytics
Driven by a growing need for timely information to support system interoperability and improve patient care, digital transformation in healthcare is rapidly evolving and driving the need for systems that can manage and organize large amounts of data. Data, in the right context, increases patient engagement, delivers improved outcomes, and meets regulatory requirements. Healthcare organizations […]
ePHI Considerations for Cloud Computing in Healthcare
Healthcare data is increasingly being stored and used in the public cloud as electronically Protected Health Information or ePHI. One of the concerns healthcare organizations may have with cloud computing is a lack of control over their PHI data. This blog post outlines cloud, Protected Health Information, and compliance considerations for success. The Cloud Cloud […]