Medix Partners with Leading Health Organization to Modernize Client Facing Technology Application with Ready-Made Teams

What happens when a health organization’s client facing technology hinders its ability to provide optimal care and compete in the federal healthcare market? This was the challenge facing a major health system with a 20-year-old hybrid application. To address this, the client sought to modernize the technology application by transitioning from an on-premises environment to a cloud-native architecture on Microsoft Azure. The goal was to enhance scalability, improve access to care for veterans, and increase competitiveness for federal contracts.

About the Client

• Leading third-party health administrator
• Headquartered in the Midwest
• Serves and employs a large population of veterans

The Challenge

The client faced a significant challenge to modernize their technology application. To successfully transition to a cloud-native architecture, it needed to expand its development team significantly. The client’s goal was to build 10 new Scrum teams, which would require hiring 80 to 90 new developers, BSAs, and scrum masters. Sourcing, interviewing, and placing this many specialized individuals within the required timeframe proved impossible with their internal recruitment capabilities. They were committed to retaining architectural ownership and oversight of the project, making outsourcing to a third-party firm undesirable.  While a consulting firm could provide the necessary expertise, the high cost and potential impact on other technology initiatives were major concerns. The client needed a solution that balanced cost-effectiveness with their desire for control over the project’s direction and execution.

The Solution

To address these challenges, the client turned to Medix, a trusted partner for specialized solutions across the entire healthcare technology ecosystem.

The client chose Medix for these reasons:

• Expertise in the healthcare technology  industry
• Access to a vast network of experienced technology professionals
• Proven experience in building high-performing teams
• Cost-effective and customized workforce solutions

The Results

In just 45 days, 4 Scrum teams have been successfully deployed to the client, exceeding their expectations.

• Ready-Made Teams (RMT): Medix went beyond traditional staffing and consulting models, conducting a thorough Scope of Work to understand the client’s challenges and the specific skills needed for each Scrum team. Leveraging an extensive network of top-tier talent and 20+ years industry expertise, Medix built four customized Scrum teams from the best contractors and consultants on the market to support the client’s application modernization initiative, ultimately ensuring the client met their critical deadlines. 
• Unique Blend of Outsourcing and Staffing: Medix’s unique and custom approach provided the client with the ease of use of traditional outsourced consulting execution and the affordability of staff augmentation services. The client gained access to a dedicated team focused solely on their initiative, while also realizing cost savings compared to traditional hiring methods or outsourcing to consulting firms.
• Continued Success and Expansion: The initial engagement proved so successful that the client significantly expanded their partnership with Medix. Impressed by the speed at which Medix assembled the first four teams, the high quality of talent provided, and the seamless integration of those teams into their existing organization, the client decided to leverage Medix’s expertise to build an additional 12 RMT teams. This expansion will enable the client to accelerate their modernization efforts and achieve their goals even faster.

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Are you facing similar challenges in modernizing your healthcare applications or need to quickly expand your technology team? Contact Medix Technology today to learn how our Ready-Made Teams and customized solutions can help you achieve your goals and accelerate your digital transformation.