Healthcare IT News December 11, 2017
Budget, infrastructure, strategic vision cited as concerns in HIMSS Analytics Survey
Ninety-three percent of healthcare providers believe population health will have a significant impact on their organization within the next two years, according to a recent HIMSS Analytics Survey, sponsored by Intel[1]. Providers are preparing for that impact by planning for, and implementing, various initiatives focused on population health.
The implementation of new initiatives often brings challenges. Respondents to the HIMSS Analytics survey identified three primary challenges for organizations seeking to prepare for population health impacts. The three top challenges identified are budget or financial challenges, a lack of necessary infrastructure, and a lack of strategic direction/vision centered on population health.
Budget concerns are both a driver, and a challenge
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