Healthcare companies carry the heavy responsibility of providing uninterrupted medical care to their patients. It can be challenging to also maintain systems and infrastructure, hire and train personnel, buy and upgrade hardware, and protect against cyber attacks – the list goes on and on. A potential way to solve all these issues, given the available resources, is to contract with a managed IT services firm. Here are some reasons healthcare companies should consider managed services to handle their IT needs.
- Lower Your Costs: Cost savings is a primary motivation for considering managed IT services in any type of industry, and the healthcare sector is no different. By outsourcing necessary IT tasks to external experts, companies will have the ability to reduce operational expenses, such as salaries, training costs, benefits packages, insurance, and office maintenance.
- Reduce Risk of Downtime: In addition to saving money day to day, avoiding the risk and expense of unscheduled downtime is another significant benefit of managed services. Unlike companies in other industries, healthcare companies typically work round the clock, so it is essential that the network should be available 24/7. Downtime has the potential to cripple your business as it affects efficiency. Outsourcing your IT to managed service professionals translates to lower overall costs and less risk of downtime. Managed IT service providers are able to fix any network issues any time they arise – and you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that your systems are being watched, monitored, and protected at all times.
- Enhanced Patient Care: Any problem originating in the IT department can impact the level of patient care. For example, outdated computer systems or breaches can influence your response time and lower your efficiency – adversely affecting patient care. When managed services are leveraged, personnel can spend less time thinking about IT problems and more time engaging with the patients. This should positively influence patient satisfaction and guarantee continuity of performance. When problems do arise, they can be handled by the services team and not take away the focus of the healthcare providers. Managed IT services are an excellent solution for performing everyday IT functions at a fraction of the cost of employing an in-house IT team.
- Compliance and Data Protection: The healthcare industry operates under strict regulations and compliance requirements. Government oversight and regulation will likely increase in the future, including those requirements involving how sensitive data is transmitted and stored. Many healthcare companies find it challenging to maintain compliance with these requirements, even though failure to meet them could incur significant fines, severe penalties, or in extreme situations, the loss of your operational license. A managed IT services company can help guarantee that your company’s security complies with the government’s regulations and best practices.
By outsourcing IT tasks and responsibilities to a managed services provider, healthcare companies will be able to lower costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of patient care.
Alliance IT is a professional managed services company based in Sarasota. We specialize in providing managed and cloud services to SMBs, especially to those in the healthcare industry. Call today to learn more about how we can help your healthcare facility to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and protect sensitive patient data. Not only this, but we can help you to maintain compliance and meet all regulatory goals.
