Healthcare-Digital May 2024 | Page 140

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA
Shirk ’ s take is that there are three main reasons for this success . Firstly , at a base level , technology is enabling clinicians to see more clients , prepare better for every session and spend more time with each client . Secondly , it has enabled faster integration of acquisitions .
“ The faster we integrate ,” Shirk explains , “ the faster we can reduce the variability or increase the commonality across finance , HR and IT systems , and the sooner we can become one company .”
Detailing the third contributing factor , Shirk circles back to the way technology has given Health Connect America the ability to make data-driven decisions .

“Our core mission is to empower both families and individuals to lead more balanced , fulfilling lives ”

SHANNON SHIRK CIO , HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA
“ Without the data , we ’ re just relying on what people remember or what they say ,” he adds . “ What we might think is the best way forward isn ’ t always supported by the data .”
Commonality and customisation Health Connect America offers its clients a broad portfolio of services , covering a wide variety of care provision .
What ’ s crucial for Shirk , his team and clinicians alike is figuring out an efficient way of working in one aspect of the business and