Security News > 2022 > April > Lack of data readiness threatens digital transformation in healthcare

A majority of healthcare leaders have established digital transformation as a top priority spurred by the pandemic, yet they're facing a chronic, underlying challenge that's impeding their efforts: data readiness.

As a result, the number of healthcare executives planning to invest in technologies designed to improve data readiness and support systemic interoperability is projected to jump 440% by 2025- the highest percentage of increased investment compared to other healthcare IT categories.

The report reveals that 95% of healthcare executives surveyed are focused on digital transformation, with 61% aiming to have their organizations achieve full digital transformation in just three to five years- a blink of an eye in healthcare time.

The bad news: There's a data readiness crisis brewing that threatens to undermine digital transformation, as 97% of healthcare executives surveyed report they're pushing for more data interoperability.

That's a key reason why many healthcare executives surveyed said they plan to invest in a healthcare data platform that fosters enterprise data readiness and pervasive interoperability.

"And instead of unifying these systems, we keep pouring more money into old technologies and erecting more data silos. It's time to unify and optimize data across healthcare to make it complete, trustworthy, and actionable. And that requires a shift in our thinking. When we approach digital transformation from the perspective of 'data readiness first,' healthcare IT leaders will find they can address their immediate challenges while establishing a foundation for accelerating transformation long term."

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