In this episode of This Week Health, host Bill Russell sits down at ViVE 2024 with a leading IT executive from one of the largest non-faith-based health systems in the U.S. to unpack the complexities of application rationalization in healthcare. The conversation dives deep into the massive undertaking of consolidating hundreds of legacy applications as part of an enterprise-wide Epic rollout spanning 27 states.

What sounds simple from the outside—archiving and decommissioning systems—reveals itself as a nuanced process involving legal risk, end-user access, platform integration, and multimillion-dollar ROI. With over 700 applications archived and $50M saved, this guest offers real-world insights into why data governance, contracting strategies, and workflow integration are essential to success.

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