In most US health systems, hospitals and large physician practices, you’ll find information technology from a single health IT vendor. The single-vendor approach dominates the health IT market, creating IT monocultures within large healthcare organizations: all information systems from one IT firm with very few other systems or system-components in the mix. While there are obvious benefits to a single-vendor IT infrastructure, there are also downsides. It is time that we question the single-vendor mentality and diversify of our health IT environments. It is time to reduce our dependence on ...
Dr. Harm Scherpbier is a Health IT strategist and system architect. He is a physician, medical informaticist, and population health specialist. He partners with health IT firms and health provider organizations on healthcare software development projects and implementation strategies. Harm brings a unique perspective to your projects, combining a deep understanding of clinical user needs, strong technical experience, and a sharp vision on the developing population health market.