Our experts are closely monitoring eight healthcare trends that are shaping industry leaders’ strategies in 2025. And this year is especially interesting, as 2024’s U.S. election results could significantly shift healthcare policy and impact healthcare access, affordability, regulation, and innovation. As such, forward-looking healthcare organizations (HCOs) that are on-track to differentiate their brand in the […]
Customer Experience and Design
2 Perficient Healthcare Projects Awarded for Internet Site Excellence
Perficient is proud to announce that we received awards from the 2024 eHealthcare Leadership Awards for our outstanding projects that we completed for MVP Health Care and QuidelOrtho. MVP Health Care Informs and Impresses Users With an Optimized, Modern Website Best Overall Internet Site, Gold | A user-friendly architecture provides key information to help guide […]
Understanding Cybercrime-as-a-Service: A Growing Threat in the Digital World
With just a cryptocurrency wallet, cybercriminals can now execute complex cyberattacks without advanced technical knowledge or sophisticated software. This alarming trend is a byproduct of the growing popularity of cloud computing and the “as-a-service” model, where services like infrastructure, recovery, and cybersecurity are now accessible on demand. Known as “cybercrime-as-a-service” (CaaS), this model has modified […]
Universal Design for Cognitive Disabilities in Healthcare -Incorporating Visual Aids–3
Visual aids are a powerful tool for improving communication and understanding in healthcare, especially for individuals with cognitive disabilities. By incorporating visual aids into the healthcare environment, providers can help ensure that all patients receive clear, comprehensible information about their health. Here’s how to effectively implement visual aids: The Importance of Visual Aids Visual […]
Universal Design for Cognitive Disabilities in Healthcare -The Power of Plain Language–2
A cornerstone of universal design in healthcare is the use of plain language. For individuals with cognitive disabilities, plain language transforms complex medical information into understandable and actionable insights, ensuring they can make informed decisions about their health. Here’s how healthcare providers can implement plain language effectively: The Importance of Plain Language Using plain […]
Universal Design for Cognitive Disabilities in Healthcare -Clear and Simple Communication – 1
One of the fundamental principles of universal design in healthcare is ensuring clear and simple communication. For individuals with cognitive disabilities, this principle is crucial as it helps them understand and engage with their healthcare more effectively. Here’s how healthcare providers can implement clear and simple communication: The Importance of Clear and Simple Communication […]
Why Universal Design for Cognitive Disabilities in Healthcare Matters
Promotes Equality and Inclusivity Universal design ensures that all patients, regardless of their cognitive abilities, have equal access to healthcare services. This promotes an inclusive healthcare environment where everyone feels valued and respected. By removing barriers, healthcare providers can offer equitable care to all individuals. Enhances Patient Understanding and Compliance Clear communication and supportive […]
The Caregivers’ Journey, Part 5: Open Lines of Communication
In this series, we’ve been discussing how your healthcare organization (HCO) can support the caregivers who are caring for your patients and members and why it makes good business sense for you to do so. When the caregivers who are supporting your patients/members feel respected, seen and understood, it has many benefits for your organization, […]
Universal Design for Cognitive Disabilities in Healthcare
In today’s world, creating an inclusive healthcare environment that caters to the needs of individuals with cognitive disabilities is crucial. Universal design principles aim to make healthcare accessible and effective for all, regardless of cognitive ability. In this post, we’ll explore how universal design can be applied to healthcare systems to support individuals with cognitive […]
AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care… With Caution
Remember the days when robots and artificial intelligence (AI) were confined to the realms of science fiction? Fast forward to today, and AI in healthcare is rapidly transforming how we diagnose, treat, and care for patients. From intelligent algorithms diagnosing diseases faster than the human eye, to virtual health assistants providing round-the-clock support, AI is […]
Drupal Features for Developer Flexibility
Discover the world of Drupal, a flexible and powerful content management system (CMS) that empowers you to create stunning websites and web applications. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the core concepts of Drupal, from its modular architecture to its robust security features. Learn how to build dynamic, scalable, and SEO-friendly websites without writing […]
How to Get Ready for the Drupal 11 Upgrade – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the exact procedures needed in upgrading from Drupal 10 to 11, as well as the crucial platform specs. If you haven’t already read it, I recommend starting with Part 1 to get a handle on the Drupal 11 upgrade. In this second part, we’ll look at the […]