How Windows 10 Can Improve Healthcare Collaboration, Communication

For healthcare organizations, security is a key motivator for making the switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10. After Microsoft ends technical support and security updates for Windows 7 on Jan. 14, 2020, outdated operating systems will be vulnerable to “hacks, malware, viruses and other potential future security flaws,” notes Business News Daily.

Windows 10 comes with improved security measures: tools to thwart ransomware, such as a whitelist capability that designates which apps can access and change files; an anti-malware program that scans, quarantines and removes malware; and a sophisticated, cloud-based service for managing security threats across Windows 10 computers.

But switching to Windows 10 brings other benefits as well, including greater speed and efficiency, tools that support better communication and collaboration, and features that enhance productivity in general — all keys to effective healthcare delivery.