Transforming healthcare is not easy, and there are no quick fixes.

 

However, by thinking outside the box and using the latest technology to pursue a model that demands robust provider collaboration and data sharing around patient needs, organizations can start to make progress. The ultimate goal of this work is to achieve more integrated, value-driven and patient-focused care experiences that improve clinical outcomes, boost patient and provider satisfaction and reduce the costs of care.

To gain a better understanding of what's needed to re-vision healthcare, we must take a step back and consider what the ideal state would look like. In a perfect world, every one of the various ecosystems-hospitals, specialists, primary care providers, laboratories, pharmacies and so on-would seamlessly work together with the patient at the center, sharing data in meaningful and actionable ways to enable proactive and compassionate care and timely, targeted interventions that meet the needs of high-risk patients.