Adjusting the 'integration' of technology in a modern healthcare setting

In a recent article, Yianni offers insights for health system trustees and leaders on how to invest in ecosystem-ness within their organization. Ecosystem-ness in healthcare involves collaboration with various entities outside a health system, such as other providers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, digital health startups, and community enterprises.

According to the article, health system leaders should reconsider their definition of systemness to encompass external partnerships and collaborations. The first element, structure, requires a shift from an inward focus to an outward focus on external relationships and constituent groups for competitive growth and expanded access to timely care delivery.

The article does not discuss the need for scalable data exchange or seamless data connectivity but emphasises their importance in overcoming margin pressures and workforce challenges. Seamless data connectivity and real-time visibility are essential for streamlining operations and improving patient care.

Yianni's article provides four key actions that health system leaders can take to invest in ecosystem-ness. However, the article does not provide details about these actions without being read.

The article does not mention any specific technology platforms like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud. However, collaborations with technology platforms can help frontline leaders access and analyse clinical information, creating operational efficiencies and enhancing human roles. AI agents are considered part of the workforce and are creating operational efficiencies while redefining and enhancing the value of human-owned roles.

The article recommends three organizations for collaboration in implementing ecosystem-ness in a healthcare organization: healthcare providers, technology companies, and regulatory bodies. Health system leaders must establish scalable data exchange across healthcare organizations, partners, and vendors for seamless data connectivity and real-time visibility.

To access the article by Yianni, one can read it to gain a better understanding of how health system trustees and leaders can enable ecosystem-ness in their organization and improve patient care.