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Stay on Top of Your Practice’s Technical Debt

Question: Our IT team mentioned technical debt in a town hall recently. What is technical debt and how does it pertain to healthcare? Michigan Subscriber Answer: Technical debt is the buildup of outdated equipment, technology, and unaddressed technical issues in your organization. The outdated systems may require upgrades or need to be replaced in order to remain functional, secure, and compliant. Another [...]
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