Healthcare provider organizations need to be able to access and share clinical records and information. People in healthcare organizations also need to collaborate with each other in a seamless manner that revolves around a patient throughout the continuum of care.

Microsoft recognizes that healthcare involves both caring for people and operating a business. This paper for healthcare provider organizations illustrates ways that healthcare providers can more effectively work together, reduce costs, increase productivity and efficiency, and improve the quality of patient care. By using Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, providers can enhance collaboration among caregivers, improve project coordination, and effectively manage patient forms, administrative and medical information, and other relevant information like meeting notes.