McKnight's Senior Living · 21 Oct, 09:22 · Healthcare briefing

The Springs Living, PointClickCare partner to co-develop tech to connect senior living, healthcare

Springs Living and PointClickCare have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop technology aimed at seamlessly connecting senior living facilities with broader healthcare systems.

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Springs Living and PointClickCare have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop technology aimed at seamlessly connecting senior living facilities with broader healthcare systems. This collaboration focuses on integrating operational data from residential care with clinical information from medical providers. The initiative seeks to enhance continuity of care for residents by breaking down information silos between social care and health services. By aligning their platforms, both organisations intend to streamline workflows, improve patient outcomes, and support more informed decision-making across the continuum of elder care services.

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This partnership signals a critical shift towards integrated care models, elevating the value of professionals who bridge technology and healthcare operations. You should prioritise skills in health informatics, data interoperability standards, and digital product management within the care sector. If you work in senior living administration or healthcare IT, this is your cue to upskill in system integration and regulatory compliance. Smart professionals will immediately research FHIR standards and health data analytics to understand how disparate systems communicate. Focus on understanding the user journey for both clinicians and care staff. Demonstrating expertise in translating clinical requirements into technical specifications will make you indispensable as organisations rush to adopt these connected platforms.

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