AHIMA December 7, 2021
Buzz words—they are everywhere, and they are always changing, especially in healthcare. And thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, “digital transformation” and “automation” are two buzz words that aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
In the wake of the pandemic, an organization’s ability to quickly adapt to supply chain disruptions, market pressures, and rapidly changing customer expectations has become critical, according to the Enterprisers Project’s article, What is digital transformation? The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the healthcare landscape (e.g., telehealth, cybersecurity, compliance, revenue cycle), giving executive leaders a new perspective on why digital transformation is essential to address these challenges going forward.
The Enterprisers Project states that digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally...