Becker's Healthcare June 25, 2025
As hospitals continue to feel the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a June 25 report shows many health system leaders are turning to technology to help ease ongoing staffing issues.
A survey of 27 hospital executives, conducted by the Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC and KLAS Research, highlights how tools like education platforms, automation and scheduling software are gaining traction as potential solutions to persistent recruitment and retention issues.
Here are seven key findings from the report:
- More than 80% of healthcare leaders surveyed said technology is “very important” or “important” to solving workforce challenges.
- Nearly 90% said they expect to invest in workforce-related technology within the next two years.
- Two-thirds of respondents said they use technology to...







