Hospitals are facing new challenges that have lead to technological innovations
Data is key to accelerate research and this is even more important in crisis situations where real-time information is needed constantly, according to an article on the Healthcare IT News website.
These new challenges have lead to technological innovations.
Facilities need to equip staff with the digital tools to ensure safe and quality care are aligned with the latest knowledge.
Data can provide important knowledge for process improvement as well as research.
June 22, 2020
Topic Area: Information Technology
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