A Career Dedicated to Digital Transformation in Healthcare

franco Stage, a 67-year-old resident of Civitanova Marche, has been recognized as a Master of Work for his remarkable 43-year career at the Kos Group (formerly Santo Stefano Group), a leading Italian private healthcare provider based in Porto Potenza Picena. Stage’s journey reflects the profound evolution of information technology within the healthcare sector.

Upon joining Santo Stefano in the early 1980s, Stage encountered a landscape vastly different from today’s interconnected digital environment. He recalls a time when there was only an electrocondable machine. The rest was managed everything by hand. His dedication to modernizing the company’s IT infrastructure has been instrumental in its growth and efficiency.

From Electrocondable Machines to a Network of 2,500 Computers

Stage’s contributions have been pivotal in transforming the Kos Group’s technological capabilities.He has overseen the expansion from rudimentary systems to a sophisticated network encompassing 2,500 computers across more then 100 locations throughout Italy. This digital infrastructure supports the Kos Group’s extensive network of health and socio-health facilities dedicated to assisting vulnerable individuals through care,rehabilitation,and diagnostics.

As a service manager,Stage is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of these complex systems.His role involves not only maintaining existing infrastructure but also proactively adopting new technologies to keep the company at the forefront of digital innovation. This proactive approach is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, where healthcare providers are increasingly reliant on data analytics, telemedicine, and othre digital tools to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations. Such as, the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has become widespread, with recent studies showing that over 90% of US hospitals utilize certified EHR technology, leading to improved care coordination and reduced medical errors.

Embracing the Future of Digital Intelligence

Stage emphasizes the pervasive nature of computer science in modern life, noting that once the use of the computer was for a few people, today computer science is widespread, between PC, Internet, smartphone. He believes that the Kos Group’s commitment to adopting market transformations ensures its continued relevance and efficiency.

Looking ahead, Stage anticipates meaningful changes driven by digital intelligence. He predicts that in ten years, digital intelligence will change the world of work. infinite future changes. This forward-thinking outlook underscores the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the face of technological advancements, notably in sectors like healthcare, where innovation can directly impact patient well-being.

Gratitude and Recognition

Stage expressed his profound thankfulness for the Master of Work honor, stating, I am grateful and proud of this honor. He also lamented the underutilization of the word “thanks,” suggesting a need for greater acknowledgment of dedication and hard work.

I want to express deep gratitude to become a master of work. The word “thanks” is always used too little now,as if everything was due.

Franco Stage

Franco stage’s career exemplifies the transformative power of technology in healthcare and serves as an inspiration for future generations of IT professionals. His dedication to innovation and his commitment to improving business processes have left an indelible mark on the Kos Group and the broader healthcare community.