Shift Happens — Moving from Being a Healthcare Provider to Creating a Platform for Health and Healthcare in Your Community
Folks in tech would think of this as the difference between a "product" strategy (old school) and a "platform" strategy (new school). Think of this as the difference from cell phones (Blackberry) to smartphones (iPhone and Android devices). One was a product, the other was a platform. Common platforms that we're all familiar with such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple and even Starbucks have always
1) started with a very small niche,
2) built an audience,
3) built trust and
4) then added other offerings on top of that platform.
By now there is no need for a "spoiler alert." We all know that this strategy works and these companies have created a breathtaking amount of value. The comforting news for hospitals and healthcare delivery systems is that many have already completed the first three steps and have many of the building blocks they need to leverage a "platform" as a business strategy.
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