Part 1 in the Integration series to help unlock new value for health systems by connecting people, process and technology.
Looking for Part 2? Read Partnering to build the future for more insights.
Health system challenges are becoming more complex and resource intensive. Clinical variation, workflow disruptions, rising costs and frustrated staff persist, despite investments in advanced technologies.
Instead of working together, your people, processes and technologies may seem to be working against each other.
The hidden cost of silos
The issue isn’t your people, processes or technology.
More likely, a mixed fleet of equipment, varied protocols and isolated purchasing decisions created silos that are disrupting care delivery, hindering collaboration and limiting long-term value.
Under pressure from growth, rising patient demand and financial strain, health systems often inadvertently adopt a fragmented approach to technology investments and process improvements.
When fixes create more friction
This transactional approach to improvement often deepens the very complexities it seeks to solve.
- Inefficiency
- Misaligned processes
- Limited value from technology investments
Governance is the foundation of integration
A governance-driven approach integrates people, processes and technology under a unified framework, unlocking new opportunities to achieve operational excellence and improve patient care.
Without a structured framework to oversee alignment and accountability, integration efforts risk becoming fragmented themselves.
What governance enables
Strong governance lays the groundwork for effective integration at scale, reducing inefficiencies, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable success.
- Collaboration among internal teams and allies. Develop wing-to-wing strategies and manage all stages of implementation.
- System-wide standards. Monitor progress, measure results and address challenges along the way.
- Unified clinical, operational and technical efforts. Facilitate cross-functional alignment between departments and invested partners.
Leveraging the power of integration for system-wide synergies
An integrated approach unites people, processes and technology under a cohesive strategy. Each of these three pillars are powerful on their own, but under a master plan with ongoing governance, they can unlock exponentially greater value across the entire health system.
- Drive operational efficiency
- Extend system capacity
- Simplify workflows
- Reduce staff burnout
- Elevate patient care and satisfaction
Integrate with a value-based partner that shares your goals
A Care Alliance with GE HealthCare is a strategic, long-term collaboration tailored to your health system’s unique priorities. These relationships combine expert guidance with customizable technology and service solutions to help achieve complex goals faster and manage integration at scale. It’s a fresh approach to shared, sustainable growth.
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Continue reading the series:
- Part 2 – The Power of Integration: Partnering to build the future
- Navigating Complexity—The hidden costs of adopting healthcare technologies at scale
- A Balancing Act in Transformation—Meet today’s operational needs while investing for the future
