Medical records play a great part in the entire health sector in terms of provision of data that helps to analyze and assess developments in the sector. In the recent times, there has been observed increase of electronic records across many health facilities not only in the United States, but across many countries in the world. With increased innovations and inventions, many institutions have embraced the use of technology, and health facilities have not been left behind. Electronic medical records have impacted positively in the health sector as it is asserted by many professionals and scholars in the related fields. It has enabled faster and quick access to crucial health data, and this has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of service provision (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009). It has resulted in increased number of people getting health services, and of higher quality. It has also enabled health institutions and practitioners to share data between and among themselves for the benefit of the clients resulting in improved services that are flexible in health care sector. Time is no longer wasted in terms of access to data that has been observed in many occasions before use of the electronic medical record came into force.
Electronic medical record has enabled people to access health services from any part or region of the world, simply because at the click of a button somebody’s medical record can be accessed from any part of the world, and the right medication offered to the people. This eliminates possible confusion and complications that might arise when the process was stated afresh in terms of diagnosing the possible health concerns. Electronic records has also enabled capturing of more data concerning an individual that relates to gender, payments methods for health care services, insurance records among others, and this has enabled the government and those responsible to analyze effectiveness of policies in health care, as well as capture data that can help in planning and improving of provision of heath care services (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009). Therefore, electronic data impacts positively in many ways in relation to health care.
Should companies embrace social Business?
In the recent times, there has been observed changes in many areas of life including the way businesses are conducted in the world. Innovations and invention that are realized through technological changes have impacted in one way or the other to businesses. Embracing social business by companies is noted to be one among many ways that helps such companies grow and develop their customer’s base. However, it is cautioned out that a lot of care should be taken when engaging in social business. Using social business is cost effective and allows for a company to reach at a larger market base worldwide (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009). It is also noted that majority of the world population is comprised of young adults whereby many people who embrace and use social media come from the mentioned group, and this is good for a company because it enables it reach its target when used positively. Depending on a company’s intended target in terms of market, if it favors the company there should be no hesitation to use social business. Social business platforms have also allowed for a 24 hour operation, and this enables companies reach many clients through online services, and thus increases their traded volumes. For that reason, companies have to embrace social business.
However, while embracing use of social business, a lot of care has to be observed since in many situations there are limitations and regulation as to the kind of information being circulated through the social media. Use of social platforms to conduct business can work negatively to a company if not well structured and used. For many companies, it has worked well for them in terms of increasing their client’s base, marketing of products, increased revenues, and broadened client base in the world. With globalization concept and technological advancements realized in the present times, companies going for social business increase their potential for success.
How Technology helps star bucks Find New Ways to compete
Stiff Competition in the business world has led to some entities closing and realizing losses. To those business institutions that have embraced use of recent technology that is efficient and cost-effective in provision of their services and goods, many have succeeded in realizing their intended goals and objectives. Technology is defined in simple terms as a way of production (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009). When those engaged in producing goods and services turn into using new technology that not only improve the quality of in their products but also the volume of transactions made, it increases their competitiveness and hence their growth in terms of expansion and increased revenues. Technology reduces costs of production whereby only a few number of people are employed due to adoption of technology, and realize massive returns as well as time for production is shortened. Technology helps in value addition observed through great packaging of products and maintenance, and this enables producers to effectively compete between and among them as well as related business entities (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009).
Business entities have to research and study many changes and developments observed that relate to technology since it is noted that there is an ever increase and change in technology. Technology that allows for compatibility and expansion should be preferred because it is cost effective now and in the future for businesses do not realize loss in the event there is a shift in technology use. With time for production shortened, increased volume of products produced improved quality due to value addition, reduced costs for production in general, among other benefits realized through use of new technology; it is asserted that the competitiveness of such a business entity will obviously improve. However, the right technology has to be embraced to avoid losses that might incur if a wrong one is used, and therefore while choosing the right technology to employ, caution has to be observed.
Wasting Time: The New Digital Divide
There has been a lot of debate in the recent times of whether the use of new technology is necessary or not, and the main born of contention has been due to the limited number of users and access in terms of technology. Those in positions to access internet and use new technology have sparked questions concerning the use of new divide (Laudon, & Laudon, 2009). The digital divide, as it is commonly known has brought a big debate and differing views concerning technology use. Those who see it as wasting time cite limited access and reach by many making it unprofitable since intended targets and clients are not reached, unlike using other ways and means for production, including marketing. If other measures and means of reaching clients in production, say through marketing, where old means used bore more fruits and results than embracing current ways that encourage use of technology, it can be said to be a waste of time. Acquiring technology is also expensive and costly, increasing production costs, and if no substantial and exceptional results can be observed from use of new technology, then it can be argued to be a waste of time (Rainey, 2008). Technology is intended to increase the effectiveness and efficiency in production, not only for a short term period but also in the long run for a business entity.
Therefore, technology chosen need to address the real expectations of a business entity, and has to tackle and address the digital divide question, which has bothered many so that it cannot be termed as a waste of time. There should be measures put in place to encourage increased access to technology to make it relevant especially in the recent times that globalization concept is a reality in the contemporary times.
References
Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2009). Essentials of management information systems. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall
Rainey, D. L. (2008). Product innovation: Leading change through integrated product development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
