Data-driven medicine. It’s a buzzword on everyone’s minds these days.
The US healthcare analytics market is growing rapidly, expected to quadruple between now and 2030. It’s expected to change much of our current approach to healthcare, including everything from improving the quality of care delivered to patients to better managing the business side of medicine.
But what does that mean for your IT infrastructure? Where do you start to ensure you’re ready for future growth?
Assess your assets
You can’t move forward if you don’t have a clear picture of where you are. It’s one of the biggest hurdles almost every business needs to overcome - it can be difficult at best.
The best place to start is to audit and keep track of everything IT. What devices are being used, software and apps accessed regularly, who has access to everything, and how it’s overall functionality.
Are there areas of duplication? Do you require patient input on multiple levels? Do employees adjust to best suit their needs?
With so much riding on creating a better patient experience, reviewing your assets can add an extra layer of security while finding new ways to enhance the experience.
Monitor and manage
Don’t you just hate when your phone announces you have a slew of updates? It can take minutes - even hours in some cases. That’s why studies consistently show people are rarely up to date in keeping all programs current.
Managing your IT assets can be overwhelming, even in the best of circumstances. When you’re trying to manage and grow an ever-changing business, it sometimes falls to the wayside, leaving you at greater risk.
That’s where outsourcing can help. Letting an IT management company step in and provide their expertise allows you to focus on what you do best. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your IT is always up to date.
Scaling for growth
The more you grow, the more things can get complicated. Are you doing enough to keep things secure? Is there a better way?
Having an IT infrastructure can help make your entire process run smoother. A traditional on-site model has become a hassle as you work on updating old technology and ensuring everything stays secure. Moving to cloud-based applications ensures your organization is built to scale.
Of course, this means you’ll have to build security and compliance into everything you do. With more people working from remote locations, safety is paramount twenty-four hours a day.
IT experts who understand your IT infrastructure and ensure you’re ready to go no matter what the day brings is the best way to move forward.
Have you optimized your IT infrastructure for all of that?
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