How Collaboration Accelerates Innovation During the Pandemic

The healthcare industry is experiencing an era of accelerated innovation driven by the novel coronavirus pandemic. For some, the symbiotic relationship between health systems and the vendors that serve them has intensified, resulting in close collaborations to adapt existing products to meet emerging needs.

The Kyruus platform was expanded to handle new workflows that would accommodate vaccine appointments for employees and patients. Employees receive a link to directly schedule appointments; the general population has different entry points, through their local county health departments.

To communicate relevant information, the Banner Health website features a page devoted to COVID-19 vaccinations. It offers a screening tool to help community members determine whether they are eligible for the vaccine, scheduling guidance, and links to county websites where patients can schedule vaccine appointments at multiple locations in their county, including Banner facilities.