3 Ways Active Archive Benefits Hospitals and Health Systems
Authors:
Kel Pults, Chief Clinical Officer & VP Government Strategy, MediQuant
Shelly Disser, VP, Innovation and Collaboration Team, MediQuant
Static health data archiving backups remain frozen in time and it’s often difficult to extract meaningful data from them. As technology advances, data formats change, rendering older formats inaccessible, consequently decreasing their usefulness. Forward-thinking hospital and health system executives recognize the long-term value of their clinical, financial, and operational data. Instead of viewing health data archiving as merely a means to meet health data retention requirements, they leverage it as a strategic asset for decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term planning. With the rise of data-driven tech advancements like AI, organizations are increasingly turning to healthcare active archives to harness the value of their legacy data long after its initial use. Read the full article on HIT Consultant.
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