More than ever before , the hospital CIO ’ s role has become dynamic and transformational because today ’ s healthcare ecosystem faces many challenges . Cancers and cardiovascular diseases are increasing , with many people requiring treatment for multiple conditions . The response can be hampered by a lack of expert resources and limited access to care - exacerbated by demand for alternative payment models requiring better outcomes at lower costs .

CIOs know that smart use of data can help manage these challenges , but digital strategies are subject to many factors - including the unprecedented growth of unstructured data , standardization of IT platforms and cyber-attacks .

Consider the sheer volume of healthcare data that a hospital collects every day : diagnostic tests , imaging results , ECGs , blood tests and more . The data is typically stored in silos , limiting interoperability and increasing workloads . CIOs can harness this data to drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes . They are now able to manage data by connecting devices , systems and software , to deliver a 360 ° view of any patient ’ s health . Clinicians can therefore make faster , more informed decisions , while streamlining workflows and improving efficiency .

Philips partners with global stakeholders to solve these challenges . In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , they teamed up with the Ministry of Health to launch Taji , the region ’ s first nationwide virtual cardiology network linking multiple facilities across the country . Patient medical information will be available on demand at the point of care in each one of the connected hospitals to help improves quality access to cardiology care managed by a network of specialists

decrease the length of stay in the ICU by 13 % and decrease the mortality rate by 23 %. This solution combines audio-visual technology , predictive analytics , data visualization and advanced reporting to remotely monitor large groups of ICU patients and deliver specialist care from any location .

Solutions like these show how we can overcome the challenges facing today ’ s healthcare systems . IT strategies that offer enterprise-wide interoperability can provide insight-rich data , enabling CIOs to positively influence care delivery and help care teams make meaningful decisions that transform healthcare for everyone .

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Similarly , Philips has helped many health systems implement eICU - a transformational critical care tele-health program that has been shown to