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Any break in the standard flow of a business can result in severe financial losses. Where do these losses stem from? One of the most expensive business interruptions is IT or system downtime. What is system downtime? It's when a technological "glitch" shuts down production. For healthcare companies, it's when servers shut down and your electronic health records become unavailable. No appointment scheduling. No access to patient records. No processing of payments.

There are some estimates that downtime costs range from $427 per minute for small businesses to as high as $9,000 for large enterprises.

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Change management models are a crucial part of any organization. Healthcare settings in particular are known to be resistant to change and have a lot on the line when it comes to implementation. In order to stay competitive, it is important to know how best to implement change management strategies that will keep your organization running smoothly and efficiently. There are many different models for change management frameworks, but which ones work the best for healthcare?

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Running a startup company is no easy task. You have to worry about hiring the right people, getting customers, and maintaining an efficient workflow. The best way to do all of these things? Build a strong foundation with SaaS tools. There are many software options for startups that will help you grow your business in different ways. No matter what stage you are at or what type of business model you use, there is something out there for every company that can help it grow without breaking the bank or taking up all of its time.

Here are 6 ways SaaS can support your startup's operations:

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On the surface, many people identify ransomware as a one-dimensional type of attack that encrypts files and only frees them once payment is received. In theory, this is the basis for most ransomware attacks. Over time, cybercriminals have continued to develop attacks to be more intricate and ultimately more damaging.

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For many organizations, the ITIL Change Management process can seem like a daunting task. It is easy to get caught up in all of the steps and lose sight of what is important. But by following some simple tips, you can foster an environment that cultivates a change management culture within your organization.

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Telehealth can be super convenient, effective, and affordable. With the prevalence of COVID-19, many are now more comfortable with seeking medical advice from the comfort of home, rather than visiting a physical doctor's office. Today, there are many free and confidential telehealth services run by the public health authorities across Canadian provinces and territories. Generally, these services are government-run and match patients with healthcare professionals, all via the phone. Once connected, patients can ask for medical advice on a variety of non-emergency topics. Most of the subject matter will revolve around healthcare professionals advising patients whether or not the particular condition is something that can be managed at home, or something that should be referred to in-person care.

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Is your healthcare model using multiple devices or complex applications to manage patient information? This can cause many complications and consume much precious time that could otherwise go towards providing the best possible care for people in need. Instead of having to manage all these different types of pieces, your healthcare team can have more control over patient data in an easier way.

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Companies are increasingly embracing Software as a Service (SaaS), which, although originally designed for internal use by companies and departments, has quickly become an attractive option for B2C companies looking to provide their customer access to software from the cloud. SaaS is revolutionizing the business-to-customer call center industry by taking advantage of its ease of use and flexibility when compared with other options, like on-premises systems. Here are three main reasons your business to customer company should consider migrating your call center to a SaaS platform:

1. Ease of Use

   SaaS is a great way to make your customer support even more efficient and streamlined. You can manage everything from within one application, so you do not have to keep checking for new updates or conduct business with multiple vendors. A single portal for various applications distills customer service down to its simplest and most effective form.

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It is great to have IT change management systems and standards in place to support any changes your organization needs to implement. It is equally important to know when you should be initiating those processes to most effectively be agile and aid process-improvement practices.

IT administrators understand that their ITSM systems are complex, multi-faceted environments that require constant maintenance on time and on budget. To manage and retain the IT budgets available, they have to ensure data and processes are synchronized and reflected in a timely and cost-effective way. This level of management is essential to keeping IT operations on schedule and budgets kept under control. It can be challenging to transition from traditional to modernized/digital ITSM to ensure best practices are being followed so that you can adapt and maintain your business.

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