Becker's Healthcare September 17, 2024
Healthcare providers and payers increased their IT spend in the last year and many see additional budget bumps in the future, according to a report compiled by KLAS and Bain & Co.
The report surveys 150 healthcare provider and payer executives across the U.S. More than half of providers said software and technology investments were in the top three priorities for their organizations, and around 80% indicated their IT budgets increased in the last 12 months.
The top five software and digital technology priorities for providers this year include:
1. Infrastructure and services (with cybersecurity)
2. Clinical workflow optimization
3. Data platforms and interoperability
4. Revenue cycle management
5. Patient engagement
EHRs were No. 6 on the list and telehealth was No. 8. The...