Big challenges for health system IT execs in the next 12 months
Read Article: Becker’s Hospital Review
Article Summary: Health system IT executives face a rapidly evolving landscape, from managing the pace of digital innovations like AI to dealing with workforce shortages, regulatory complexities, and cybersecurity threats. Challenges include integrating new technologies into existing systems, managing escalating labor and medical supply costs, and navigating regulatory uncertainty. As AI tools are adopted, concerns over privacy, compliance, and cybersecurity grow, with executives prioritizing the need for innovation, efficiency, and adaptability in these uncertain times.
The Risk:
Cybersecurity Threats: As healthcare systems become more dependent on digital tools, such as AI, and expand their digital infrastructure, the risk of cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities increases significantly. (Area: Information Technology) (Category: Cybersecurity Event)
Integration Challenges with New Technology: The complexity and cost of integrating new technologies, particularly AI, into existing healthcare systems. The challenge lies in ensuring that these technologies work seamlessly with legacy systems and fit within organizational workflows, without disruption or inefficiency. (Area: Information Technology) (Category: IT Practices)