Fragmented Legacy Systems: The Hidden Risk Behind Siloed Health Data
Fragmented Legacy Systems: The Hidden Risk Behind Siloed Health Data Healthcare organizations generate and manage an extraordinary volume of clinical and operational data. Yet too often, this data resides in dozens of disconnected, outdated systems across departments, facilities, and service lines. Research suggests that the average health system operates with 18 or more different EHRs […]
Legacy eCW Systems: A Silent Financial Drain
Legacy eCW Systems: A Silent Financial Drain Many organizations assume minimal ongoing costs after decommissioning eCW. But between dormant licenses, server hosting, disaster recovery, and routine security upkeep, the expenses quickly accumulate—often into the tens or hundreds of thousands annually. Research confirms: active backup systems tied to legacy environments can be drastically more expensive than […]
Why the Average Health System Has 18 EHRs—And How to Simplify IT Complexity
Why the Average Health System Has 18 EHRs—And How to Simplify IT Complexity Modern healthcare organizations face a growing burden of complexity when it comes to managing their health information systems. A recent study by Becker’s Hospital Review reveals that the average health system operates with approximately 18 different EHRs across its facilities. This fragmentation […]
Why Precision Matters in eCW Data Archiving (And How to Get It Right)
Why Precision Matters in eCW Data Archiving (And How to Get It Right) As healthcare organizations transition from legacy systems like eClinicalWorks, the task of securely archiving and accessing historical data becomes essential—not just technically, but also from a compliance, financial, and clinical standpoint. But eCW is not a generic EMR; it has unique complexities […]
When It’s Time to Replace Your Archiving Vendor
When It’s Time to Replace Your Archiving Vendor Many organizations have relied on the same archiving vendor for years. This relationship might have worked well for a long time. But now, it’s time to make a change for one reason or another. In some cases, an organization may have outgrown its archiving vendor long ago […]
The Future of Healthcare Data Archiving: Emerging Technologies and Trends
The Future of Healthcare Data Archiving: Emerging Technologies and Trends Healthcare data archiving has made incredible strides in recent years. But what’s even more exciting is what the future holds for this quickly evolving technology. Emerging technologies and trends are leading healthcare providers toward better healthcare data archiving solutions, allowing them to store and manage […]
EHR Replacement Requires Plan for Legacy Patient Data
EHR Replacement Requires Plan for Legacy Patient Data The sheer volume of healthcare data—the fastest growing segment of data today—makes decisions about the retention and transition of legacy patient data a critical consideration for healthcare organizations considering an Electronic Health Records (EHR) replacement. Legacy EHR systems have built significant stores of valuable patient information. However, […]
Hackers Shift Focus to Smaller Hospitals and Clinics
Hackers Shift Focus to Smaller Hospitals and Clinics While hackers placed their focus on larger targets for many years, in recent years, their attention has been turned toward smaller hospitals and clinics. Unfortunately, these smaller organizations are more vulnerable to cyber threats in the first place and more vulnerable to the damages these cyber incidents […]
Health Data Archiving Reduces Costs: Find Out Why
Health Data Archiving Reduces Costs: Find Out Why If your healthcare organization is on the fence about archiving its data, there are plenty of compelling reasons to consider this option more seriously. Health data archiving reduces costs, simplifies data conversion and release of information processes, and supports patient care. Further, by storing past records in […]
Best Practices for Sunsetting Legacy Systems in Healthcare
Best Practices for Sunsetting Legacy Systems in Healthcare As your organization prepares to sunset legacy applications, the challenges associated with decommissioning old EHRs can be daunting. However, it is possible to put a plan in place to minimize risks associated with this process and ensure a smooth transition to new systems. When transitioning from old […]
