Healthcare IT Consulting and Strategy

Data breaches, ransomware events, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against critical healthcare infrastructure have become one of the most critical risk management topics today.
Criminal organizations target healthcare organizations in pursuit of lucrative payouts. While many healthcare enterprises are finally beginning to prioritize cyber security best practices, such as the zero-trust framework (see infographic 1), much more needs to bed one to safeguard organizations against cybercrime.

Digital transformation has pervaded almost every facet of our lives. This monumental transformation occurs at the confluence of two explosive trends: the rise of internet-based computing applications and the expansive construction of high-speed digital infrastructure.
With a projected market value of $11.9 trillion by 2022, the global healthcare industry is one of the biggest beneficiaries of digital transformation. The sector comprises various institutions, from hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities to healthcare insurance companies and pharmaceuticals. By market breakdown, healthcare services remain in the lead as the top-performing segment, with nearly $2.9 trillion in global annual sales.
The voracious uptake of digital technologies in medical practices has been spurred by the demand for prompt and precise patient care over the years. According to research,nine out of 10 US patients opt for healthcare providers who prioritize ease of care access, patient privacy, data security, and individualized care.

In today’s fast-paced world, the healthcare industry faces increasing pressure to adapt, innovate, and deliver high-quality patient care efficiently. To meet these challenges head-on, many healthcare organizations are embracing digital transformation projects through different development methodologies.
Till recently, agile methods like rapid prototyping and test-and-learn with customers, did not seem to gel with the highly regulated processes of healthcare.