Health system leaders are caught in a balancing act: reduce costs without compromising care. But short-term savings through fragmented or underpowered solutions often backfire—leading to clinician burnout, inconsistent care, and higher long-term costs.
So how can organizations reduce administrative burden while advancing clinical and financial goals?
From cost-cutting to value-building: A shift in perspective
Forward-thinking health systems are moving beyond reactive cost-cutting. They’re investing in integrated, evidence-based solutions that streamline workflows, align care teams, and support better decision-making across the enterprise.
As Dr. David Fleece, CMIO at Temple University, puts it:
“UpToDate behaves like a consultant, not like an encyclopedia. You’re asynchronously consulting with the experts who wrote the article.”
Building a resilient, evidence-based future
Healthcare is evolving rapidly. Staffing shortages, rising costs, and increasing complexity demand solutions that are not only effective but sustainable. That means:
- Standardizing care decisions with expert-curated, evidence-based content
- Empowering patients with aligned education and engagement tools
- Supporting clinicians with trusted, integrated resources that reduce cognitive load
As Tracy Samson, RN, CEN, MSN, PhD, of St. Luke’s University Health Network shared:
“Before implementing UpToDate Enterprise Suite, our teams were struggling with fragmented workflows and disconnected systems. It was clear we needed a unified approach to improve both clinical efficiency and operational cohesion.”
