Understanding the balance between information and technology is important when searching for IT support services. If you have multiple locations to manage, how do you decide what stays in-house and what’s best for specialized partners?
Information: Driving Patient Excellence in the Southeast
In today’s healthcare scenario, especially in outpatient clinics dotting the Southeast, having instant access to and the ability to analyze and monitor patient data is more than a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage. Working in tandem with business analysts, data analysts are the unsung heroes, ensuring that patient outcomes and satisfaction remain at the forefront. Meanwhile, CIOs in these clinics are harnessing the power of data, designing dashboards that provide actionable insights, tailor-made for the unique demographics and challenges of the Southeast.
While it may be tempting to leverage external consultants for insights, the nuances of the southeastern patient base and the specific challenges of multi-location management make it imperative that information processing remains an in-house endeavor. No matter how experienced, an external perspective lacks the intimate understanding that only an internal team rooted in the Southeast can provide.
If your outpatient clinic hasn’t emphasized roles such as Business Analyst, Process/Workflow Coordinator, and Data Analyst, it might be time to consider those roles.
Technology: Outsourcing for Optimal Efficiency
Information might be the pulse, but Technology is the skeletal framework. In the vast landscape of the southeastern outpatient clinics, standardization is key. The increasing shift to hybrid healthcare models and cloud integrations necessitates a fresh look at technology management. With multi-location setups and the unique challenges of the Southeast, does it make sense to manage all tech in-house?
The answer, increasingly, is no. Cybersecurity threats, the need for seamless inter-clinic communication, and the rapid evolution of healthcare tech make a strong case for outsourcing the “T” of IT. By partnering with specialized technology enablers, outpatient clinics can ensure a secure and seamless tech infrastructure, letting healthcare providers focus on what they do best.
Further Reading:
Keep the I, outsource the T | Stringfellow Technology
Outsourcing IT in Healthcare: A Strategic Decision for Executives | Stringfellow Technology
Scaling the Summit: Elevating Healthcare IT (stringfellow.com)
Health systems find outsourcing IT saves money, boosts productivity, improves care | HFM | Health Facilities Management (hfmmagazine.com)
Gartner Predicts By 2025 Cyber Attackers Will Have Weaponized Operational Technology Environments to Successfully Harm or Kill Humans