IT network considerations during healthcare system integrations

In the last decade, since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare payment models have transitioned from volume-based reimbursements to value-based incentives encouraged under the law. To remain viable, enterprise providers are seeking the right mergers and acquisitions to create economies of scale, geographical dominance and an expanded roster of quality clinicians.

Ultimately, the goal is to achieve the patient-centric Quadruple Aim of enhancing patient experience, improving population health, reducing costs and improving the work life of clinicians and staff.

As consolidations of healthcare organizations continue, IT leaders are tasked with integrating acquired physician practices, hospitals and other adjacent healthcare organizations, into their existing IT networks.

This guide offers best practice solutions for IT leaders on how to efficiently onboard new locations, improve interoperability and overcome the complexities of integrating complex, dispersed and disparate network infrastructures.