Connectivity is critical for healthcare innovation. Prior to the digital transformation of healthcare, connectivity was undervalued and was treated as a commodity, like electricity. But not anymore: Connectivity has moved front and center as hospitals and health systems work to improve patient outcomes and patient experience via digital innovation.
The rapid growth of digital innovation is pushing healthcare organizations outside of their comfort zone in terms of connectivity. That is why they have begun looking to their vendors to serve a more expansive role as innovation partners.