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Can the crisis result in stronger healthcare systems?
A higher degree of collaboration, the acceleration of technology, and a deeper “patient first” culture: These are the key elements Howard B. Chrisman, President of the Northwestern Medical Group and Professor of Radiology and Surgery says will contribute to a stronger healthcare system after the crisis.
From the nurses who go above and beyond the call of duty, the leadership team who exemplifies a high degree of collaboration, to the IT specialists accelerating technology and telemedicine, and an overall deeper patient first culture, there is one common aspect – the human aspect. The impact of COVID-19 is being felt everywhere, but how will it affect the healthcare system in the future?
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The statements by Siemens Healthineers' customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.