Data revealed that just one minute of downtime costs the average business $5,600.
Medical technology continues to progress quickly, and as new devices continue to be employed in the medical field, network connectivity will only increase in importance. Today, patients expect to be able to schedule telehealth appointments, communicate with their doctors virtually, and send information to their medical providers from various smart devices.
For providers to continue to meet the demands of their patients, they need to employ appropriate strategies to maximize their uptime and minimize their downtime. Even though perfect connectivity might be unrealistic, network disruptions can have a negative impact on patient care and disrupt revenue streams. In fact, Gartner found that just one minute of downtime costs the average business $5,600.
To maximize patient outcomes, there are a few steps that medical systems and practices must take.
Employ These Key Strategies To Maximize Network Uptime
As the medical field continues to rely more heavily on the internet, maximizing uptime and minimizing downtime will only become more important. Ensuring reliable network connectivity can not only improve patient outcomes but also drive revenue growth. Medical systems and physician practices should review their network connectivity strategies from time to time to ensure they have a comprehensive plan in place.
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