AUTHOR: Gordon MacMaster

Investment in technology is essential to keep up with trends in the healthcare industry. The field is changing with new technologies, such as: Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, virtual reality (VR) and much more. It’s imperative to understand these technologies, and have a strategic plan in place to ensure a strong ROI while maintaining a focus on patient care.

Big data is becoming an integral part of nearly every organization and business. It’s spreading so rapidly, organizations are finding it difficult to manage with a limited number of data science professionals. Enter self-service analytics.

Convenience. Efficiency. Automation. These three words accurately describe the “why” behind Internet of Things strategies. Although the healthcare industry has been a bit slower to adopt the IoT than other industries, the technology is ready to transform the way we keep people healthy. As the demand for solutions to lower costs continue to increase, technology can help monitor, inform and notify[…]

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According to the Census, over 20 percent of the population has more than one health insurance plan. Accurately identifying these individuals can lead to fewer errors in the coordination of benefits process, reduced administrative work for providers and potential cost recoveries for health plans, and analytics can help.