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The AMA project presented an opportunity for Axelerant to elevate a mission-driven digital platform focused on advancing health equity. The team migrated the National Health Equity Grand Rounds (NHEGR) website from WordPress to Drupal 10, addressing critical performance, scalability, and security challenges.

Through this migration, Axelerant delivered a faster, more reliable, and accessible platform integrated with Cadmore Media for seamless event streaming. The revamped site achieved 98% performance, 97% accessibility, and improved SEO scores, empowering the American Medical Association to engage audiences more effectively and scale future digital initiatives with confidence.

"The team was extremely responsive and accommodating. Even with the time difference they were flexible with making time outside their business hours. "
—Maya Israel, Director, Application Development

About the project

Goals

  • Migrate NHEGR website from WordPress to Drupal 10 with minimal downtime

  • Improve website performance, scalability, and security

  • Simplify content management and reduce editorial overhead

  • Integrate Cadmore Media for seamless live event streaming

  • Enhance accessibility and SEO performance for wider reach

  • Establish a secure, flexible foundation for future AMA digital projects

The Result

The project delivered a modernised, secure, and scalable digital platform that supports AMA’s mission to advance health equity through accessible, high-performing digital experiences.

Performance & Accessibility Excellence
The migrated site achieved outstanding metrics, 98 in performance and 97 in accessibility, delivering faster load times and a more inclusive user experience.

Improved Content Agility
Drupal’s structured CMS empowered administrators to manage complex event and resource content with ease, reducing update time and improving editorial efficiency.

Stronger Security & Reliability
By minimising plugin reliance and leveraging Drupal’s vetted modules, the platform strengthened data protection and reduced maintenance overhead.

Enhanced User Experience & SEO
The improved information architecture and SEO optimisation elevated the site’s visibility, user engagement, and discoverability in search results.

Future-Ready Foundation
Post-launch, Axelerant continues to provide technical support and enhancements. The success of the NHEGR migration has laid the groundwork for AMA’s next initiative, the redevelopment of the Validate BP website.

Project Highlights

DISCOVERY
Identified bottlenecks in performance, content workflows, and plugin dependencies on WordPress. Created a migration roadmap focusing on user experience, scalability, and data integrity.

TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION

  • Drupal 10 CMS architecture

  • Integration with Cadmore Media for live and on-demand streaming

  • Advanced caching for high-traffic optimisation

  • Improved SEO configuration and accessibility compliance

CONTENT MIGRATION & OPTIMIZATION
Seamless migration of all content, maintaining data integrity and URL structures for SEO continuity.

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
Optimised hosting and caching led to measurable improvements in site speed, accessibility, and user satisfaction.

POST-LAUNCH SUPPORT
Comprehensive maintenance and security updates, ensuring continuous uptime and platform stability.

Why Drupal was chosen

There were multiple core challenges that Drupal 10 was uniquely suited to address:

Performance & Scalability Constraints
The AMA’s National Health Equity Grand Rounds (NHEGR) website faced load time delays and scalability issues on WordPress. Drupal 10’s enterprise-grade performance capabilities and caching architecture offered a robust solution to handle increasing traffic and expanding content needs.

Complex Content Management Requirements
Managing diverse content types, educational resources, live events, and recordings, was cumbersome on WordPress. Drupal’s flexible content architecture and taxonomy system streamlined management, making updates and organization faster and more efficient.

Security & Compliance
Reliance on third-party plugins in WordPress introduced vulnerabilities. Drupal’s rigorous security standards, built-in access controls, and reduced dependency on external plugins ensured greater protection for sensitive health-related data.

Customization & Integration Flexibility
NHEGR required integration with Cadmore Media to embed live event media and improve accessibility. Drupal’s modular structure and integration capabilities enabled a seamless connection, enhancing the viewing experience for users.

Optimized SEO & Accessibility
Drupal 10’s SEO-friendly structure and accessibility features were instrumental in improving discoverability and usability. The platform achieved 98% performance, 97% accessibility, and 77% SEO scores post-migration, significantly enhancing visibility and engagement.

Technical Specifications

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