We've posted this question before here in this blog and I think it's important to revisit every now and then- what does cloud based mean?  You hear it all the time and it sounds really cool.  IBM has those futuristic commercials about cloud computing, Apple has the iCloud -our heads are literally in the clouds every day!  So as a provider agency that does things on paper or spreadsheets and Microsoft word, what does cloud based mean to you?

Very commonly, when we come across a new provider agency that is looking for an agency management platform, it's helphing them through one of their first technology implementations.  There's no handbook for using technology in a provider agency.  We checked :). That's where we try to be of value to our customers, because we know the technology and compliance end of the industry.  You already are the experts at the really important part - providing amazing programs and services to the people that need you.  So with that being said, we've put together the top 5 tips for using technology in a provider agency.  This is not an all inclusive list, but it's a start.

When it comes to finding software that will help your agency become more efficient, compliant and provide better quality of care, there are seemingly a lot of options out there.  It's hard to know exactly what each software does and to compare apples and oranges can be overwhelming at times.  We understand - we search online on a regular basis to see what's out there and even we have trouble!  Here are a list of tips to help you as you explore options for human services software that acts as the single or enterprise system that will help manage your entire agency.