AUGUST 2017CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6AUGUST- 16 - 2017HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGYSPECIALCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 02 - 13Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtJohn ConnorDeclan ColeJohn GouthamAssistant Managing EditorVikesh ShetSenior WritersRoyce D'SouzaJustin SmithRachel ClarkSoumik GhoshEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithLeah JanePeter JonesNaomi DaleChandreyee SenSalesGeorge Thomasgeorge@cioapplications.comT: 510.757.1040Mailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T: 510.757.1040 EditorialCustomization of HealthcareRecent reports suggest, the Healthcare Technology market is projected to reach USD 280.25 billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 15.9 percent. Factors such as growing need to manage regulatory compliance through healthcare IT solutions, government support, rising need to curtail escalating healthcare costs, high recent on investment for HCIT solutions, growing focus on improving quality of care and clinical outcomes, and rising usage of big data analytics are driving the healthcare IT market.Big number driven promises and statistics apart, a simple question arises ­ how customers-friendly the healthcare industry actually is? There is no doubt the healthcare industry has taken a turn for the better in recent years and the technology providers are moving rapidly towards capturing this fertile market, arguably in its infancy. But a lot to the dismay of the end-user, doorstep delivery of technology is still a dream and has left a lot to be desired. At the peak of consumerism, the healthcare industry is yet to take off. A patient-centric approach is the need of the hour and the provider delivering it, will be at the frontline.All is not lost though. Mobile health technology and remote health monitoring are growing in stature and gaining the trust of the patient. The Internet of Things is coming into its own with smart wearables and devices, powered by data analytics providing real-time information enabling self-care and swift diagnosis, capturing the imagination of the consumer. Cloud computing, increasing coterie of healthcare applications, and liberating infrastructure development are encouraging signs for the future. The Healthcare technology industry is on the cusp of greatness!In this edition of CIO Applications, we bring to you the "Top 25 Healthcare Technology Solution Providers," featuring the best solution providers offering varied tools and services in the healthcare landscape. The featured list brought about by extensive research, in-depth analysis, business insights, and strategies is compiled to help reader get a comprehensive understanding of the industry. The list hopes to provide a peek into the industry's inner structure and fabric, and the future that awaits us.We look forward to your thoughts.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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