In healthcare, accessibility and usability are essential to ensuring that all patients, including those with physical disabilities, receive equal care. For individuals with physical disabilities, navigating healthcare facilities and interacting with medical devices can pose significant challenges. This is where Universal Design and Usability principles come into play, offering practical solutions to make health systems more accessible and effective […]
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Proactive Health Plan Advocacy: How Anticipating Member Needs Benefits Everyone
As noted by Bridget Van Kralingen, a senior vice president at IBM, “The last best experience that anyone has anywhere becomes the minimum expectation for the experience they want everywhere.” Our team often calls this “the Amazon effect,” because today’s consumers expect the easy, intuitive experience they have shopping on Amazon everywhere they go on […]
Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – Physical Environments – 15
Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, we’ll explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. In the pursuit of providing equitable healthcare, embracing universal design principles has become increasingly critical. Designing healthcare environments that accommodate individuals with visual disabilities ensures these settings are accessible, safe, and welcoming for […]
Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – Increase Safety – 14
Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, we’ll explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. In the healthcare sector, implementing universal design principles is crucial for creating environments that are accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual disabilities. Ensuring that these spaces are both safe and usable can […]
5 Trends Shaping Medical Device Innovation and Experience in 2025
In 2025, the medical device industry trends are not just shaping the future—they’re redefining the present. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, regulatory landscapes evolve, and patient expectations rise, the industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Embracing these trends offers a pathway to innovation, market expansion, and enhanced patient outcomes. However, success requires strategic […]
Perficient Recognized for Digital Services Expertise Supporting Health Insurers
As private health insurers weather industry headwinds, strategic transformation priorities remain firmly centered on operations and patient-centric experiences that accelerate efficiencies. Outcomes-driven leaders recognize the value of aligning key business needs with people, technology, and processes. Leading Digital Transformation for U.S. Payers We are proud to announce the recent recognition of Perficient’s digital services for […]
Perficient’s Unique Industry Focus Continues to Capture Recognition in the Utilities Space
Severe unpredictable weather, unprecedented power draw from cutting-edge technologies, and intensifying governmental and regulatory pressures have created a turbulent landscape for power and utilities providers. There is now significant concern regarding grid reliability, from resiliency to keeping up with energy consumption. Coupled with aging information technology systems and shifting consumer expectations, many utilities companies are […]
Drupal CMS is here, what it means for you and your organization.
In a previous blog post I discussed various content authoring approaches within Drupal and the importance of selecting the right one for your specific situation. Towards the end I mentioned a new iteration of Drupal(Starshot). It is now here, Startshot, i.e. Drupal CMS was released on Jan 15th. As it becomes part of the Drupal […]
Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – The Importance of Large Print – 13
Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, we’ll explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. Inclusive healthcare is not just a lofty ideal but a practical necessity. Among the various aspects of universal design is ensuring that individuals with visual disabilities have access to information and services with […]
Universal Design for Visual Disabilities in Healthcare – The Importance of Braille – 12
Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, we’ll explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. In recent years, the healthcare industry has made significant strides in adopting universal design principles to create an inclusive environment for everyone, including individuals with visual disabilities. This approach not only enhances accessibility […]
Kristen Quick Explains the Impact of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud
Kristen Quick, Director at Perficient, shared her insights on the transformative potential of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud for pharmaceutical and med tech organizations, highlighting its ability to drive innovation and improve outcomes. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, innovative solutions like Life Sciences Cloud are becoming essential for driving efficiency, improving patient care, and […]
Seize the Opportunity to Build Customer Loyalty in the Face of Product Returns
Read more about my thoughts on ecommerce returns on MarTech. With global ecommerce still on the rise, there’s been a corresponding increase in returns. About 30% of online purchases are returned, compared to just 8.89% from physical store sales. The financial impact is significant, with an estimated annual cost of $400 billion in the […]