Healthcare Executive Commentary
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How To Establish Recurring Revenue Streams Through Printing Solutions
6/23/2014
In any business, it’s important to establish a recurring revenue stream. In the office equipment industry, a recurring revenue stream can come from not only selling the hardware (printers or copiers), but also selling the software solutions that are most appropriate for a customer’s business needs. For example, selling multifunction devices bundled with a compatible and/or complementary software solution can boost not only the initial sale but will also help to establish a recurring revenue stream with these three key segments: installation, peripherals, and maintenance.
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4 PIAM Trends To Watch In Healthcare
6/12/2014
It is an important objective of hospitals to provide a caring and comfortable environment where patients and their families can focus on the healing and recovery process without having to worry about their physical safety. This often poses a dilemma as hospitals work to balance the need to be welcoming and open with the need for strong security.
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The Top 5 Access Control Solution Features For Hospitals
5/21/2014
Healthcare facilities are meant to be a source of comfort and healing; however, even hospitals and clinics are subject to crime, fraud, and other illegal acts. In fact, a 2012 study showed that incidents of crime at U.S. healthcare facilities were on the rise.
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6 Critical Pressure Points Of Healthcare Network Security
4/21/2014
Today, even the smallest healthcare organization is a technology hub. Multiple IT systems connect providers to patients, medical specialists, online resources, and external providers and staff are increasingly equipped with mobile devices to support their work within and outside the facilities. The regulatory environment is stringent, and new state healthcare exchanges place additional security and privacy pressures on healthcare organizations.
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4 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need New Wireless Applications
4/16/2014
Generally speaking, healthcare has been a laggard in the adoption of mobile wireless technologies compared to other industries such as retail and hospitality. But with the introduction of smaller devices, smartphones, and tablets, the need for increased mobility in hospitals has accelerated dramatically in the past few years.
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3 Tips For Selling Printing Solutions To Healthcare
4/15/2014
The healthcare business is becoming increasingly complex. Providers are being asked to deliver quality care, ensure patient safety, and improve operations in an environment where costs are soaring and reimbursements are dwindling. On top of all of those demands, healthcare organizations are undergoing a major reform resulting in more intricate processes throughout their institution.
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Healthcare Mobility: Rugged Or Commercial Devices?
4/11/2014
The average acute care hospital environment is typically one of the tougher settings for any handheld mobile solution to thrive and survive. There are generally hard floors throughout, so any accidental drop is going to be met with the maximum impact. Add that to the use of aggressive disinfecting chemicals that are required to maintain a safe working atmosphere for patients and clinicians and you will likely find that most unprotected commercial devices will fail much earlier than expected.
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3 Ways To Explain Asset Tracking Solutions ROI
3/24/2014
Tracking assets is one process that — if done effectively — can help your small business clients reduce costs and improve quality. Below are three ways your customers you can convince there is ROI from taking control of their assets.
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8 Mobile Computer Must-Haves Your Customers Can’t Do Without
3/4/2014
You knew this day would come. Your customers' need for greater mobility and advanced applications has moved from a nice to have to a critical business requirement. Their legacy systems can’t keep up with rapidly evolving customer, technology and business demands. Inefficiencies are costing them time and money. From the front office to the distribution center and all points in between, mobile technology creates the foundation on which successful, profitable businesses are now built. And the time to invest is now.
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3 Ways Hospitals Can Help Ensure HIPAA Compliance
2/27/2014
The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is 13 years old. During that time, the acronym, HIPAA, has become synonymous with patient privacy. Every patient receives the doctor or hospital’s privacy policy during an initial visit and terms like protected health information (PHI) have become part of the everyday healthcare vernacular.