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The healthcare industry continues to face a multitude of challenges . From limited budgets to the use of outdated legacy equipment no longer fit for purpose , organisations have placed their attention firmly on the deli- very of patient care , with little focus paid towards digitisation .
Although healthcare leaders commonly lack expertise within new digital tools , this is rapidly changing . Professionals are beginning to embrace new technologies , which will take the patient experience to new heights and reduce rising healthcare costs . From the establishment of electronic medical records to the use of secure messaging , professionals are harnessing new tech-nologies to promote data sharing , enhance collaboration and drive positive patient experiences .
However , this has also opened the door to further challenges .
“ One unit of a hospital could decide to implement a particular application relevant to their floor , but they ’ re not
OCTOBER 2018