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Top 5 challenges for IT pros

Healthcare

As healthcare organizations strive to provide better services, IT professionals face the daunting task of navigating this complex landscape while simultaneously ensuring data security, maintaining compliance with stringent regulations, and supporting the integration of new technologies.

Low-code development platforms offer a promising approach to address these challenges by enabling rapid application development, streamlining workflows, and improving operational efficiency.

Let’s explore the five key challenges faced by IT professionals and how low-code solutions can empower organizations to overcome these hurdles and deliver exceptional patient care.

1. Legacy systems integration

Many healthcare organizations rely on a patchwork of legacy systems, often built on disparate technologies. These systems often lack the interoperability required to communicate effectively with newer platforms, creating silos of information and limiting operational efficiency.

The challenge lies not just in maintaining these systems but in integrating them with modern solutions without disrupting critical care delivery.

Low-code platforms simplify the process of integration by providing pre-built connectors and APIs that enable seamless communication between legacy systems and modern applications.
IT teams can bridge the gap between old and new technologies, ensuring a unified system without overhauling existing infrastructure.

2. Complex regulatory requirements

Healthcare is one of the most heavily regulated industries, with stringent laws like HIPAA, GDPR, and others governing data storage, sharing, and security.

Compliance with these regulations while ensuring data security and patient privacy isn't optional – failures can result in significant fines and reputational damage.

Low-code platforms come with built-in compliance tools, such as data encryption, role-based access controls, and audit trails, that simplify adherence to regulatory standards.

By automating tasks associated with compliance, they can also help reduce the risk of human error and ensure that all necessary safeguards are in place.

3. Data security & privacy

The sensitive nature of patient data makes it a prime target for cyberattacks and breaches can have devastating consequences, from financial losses to compromised patient trust.

With the rise of remote healthcare delivery, the security perimeter has expanded significantly.

Low-code platforms come with robust security protocols and encryption, empowering healthcare organizations to build inherently secure applications.

They streamline security maintenance through rapid update deployment, while built-in threat detection capabilities enable immediate response to potential vulnerabilities, ensuring the applications remain secure and resilient against emerging threats.

4. Data management & interoperability

Healthcare generates vast amounts of data daily, from patient records to treatment outcomes.

Effectively managing this data, ensuring interoperability between different systems and gaining valuable insights from the data are a significant challenge but crucial for improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Low-code platforms allow for the creation of applications that can aggregate and manage data from various sources, promoting interoperability and ensuring that healthcare providers have access to comprehensive patient information.

By leveraging their powerful analytics and reporting tools, organizations can analyze data trends, generate actionable insights, and support evidence-based decision-making.

5. Scalability & innovation

The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, with new technologies, treatments, and patient needs emerging rapidly.

In this dynamic environment, scalability is crucial for accommodating more users, integrating new applications, and expanding services to address these evolving needs.

Low-code platforms provide scalable architecture that can grow with organizational needs without sacrificing performance.

They empower organizations to enable to prototype, develop, and deploy applications rapidly, accelerating innovation and enabling them to remain agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, embracing technology-driven solutions will be essential in overcoming these challenges and ultimately delivering better patient care.

By leveraging the power of low-code, IT departments can deploy secure, efficient, and innovative solutions that enable professionals to focus on their primary mission: delivering quality patient care.

Claris FileMaker, the leading low code platform for custom app development and workflow automation, dramatically reduces your IT project backlog without sacrificing quality, security, or control.

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