In healthcare, every second counts — and so does every dollar. Whether you're running a hospital, clinic, or healthcare network, Office 365 E1 offers a secure, cost-effective productivity suite designed for frontline clinicians, administrative staff, and mobile health workers who need access to essential tools without the complexity of Microsoft Teams.
Why Healthcare Organizations Choose E1
Healthcare providers often:
Use specialized communication platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Zoom for Healthcare)
Require HIPAA-compliant document storage and sharing
Need lightweight, mobile-friendly tools for clinicians and field staff
Want to reduce licensing costs while maintaining core Microsoft services
What’s Included?
Feature Benefit for Healthcare
Web-based Office Apps Access and edit patient reports, schedules, and forms securely
Exchange Online (50 GB) Professional email for staff, departments, and vendors
OneDrive for Business (1 TB) Secure cloud storage for medical documents and SOPs
SharePoint Online Centralized access to policies, training, and compliance docs
Microsoft Planner & Forms Manage shift schedules, collect feedback, and run surveys
Viva Connections & Engage Share updates and wellness resources with staff
Microsoft Teams Not Included — use your preferred communication tools
Use Cases in Healthcare
Clinicians & Nurses: Access care protocols and shift schedules via mobile
Administrative Staff: Manage HR forms, billing templates, and compliance docs
IT Teams: Securely manage user access and data sharing across departments
Training Coordinators: Use SharePoint and Forms for onboarding and CME tracking
Security & Compliance
Exchange Online Protection for secure email
Role-based access and sharing via OneDrive/SharePoint
Supports HIPAA compliance when configured properly
Optional add-ons: Microsoft Defender, Purview DLP, Customer Lockbox1
Cost-Efficient & Scalable
$7.75/user/month — significantly lower than E3 or E5 plans1
Ideal for large healthcare networks with mixed user types
Can be combined with other Microsoft 365 SKUs for hybrid licensing
Frontline Worker Optimization
Microsoft recognizes healthcare clinicians and nursing staff as frontline workers, who often use mobile devices and need quick access to tools. E1 supports this model with:
Web and mobile access to Office apps
Lightweight task and document management
Integration with existing EHR and scheduling systems23
For healthcare organizations focused on security, mobility, and cost control, Office 365 E1 is a smart, scalable solution. It empowers your teams with essential tools — without unnecessary overhead — so they can focus on what matters most: patient care.
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