Don’t Sleep. Healthcare CIOs Must Step Into 2021 Now

We are in an era that many would call the post-pandemic aka “new norm”. Now is the time for healthcare providers to prepare for the trends in healthcare technology for 2021. Healthcare is the top industry driving the US economy, followed by the technology sector. The intersection of healthcare and technology coupled with the best system implementation experience is a winning combination for the health systems to dominate and stay relevant in the industry.

Top Initiatives in 2021 and beyond

1. Top technology initiatives include virtual care, mobile initiatives, and remote patient monitoring. Advancements in telemedicine, virtual care, and robotic surgery will drive down costs while improving access. Virtual care will be the standard and preferred model for care while emerging as the preferred triage source for hospitals. I also expect the direct-to-consumer and direct-to-employer care offering from hospitals will continue to grow.
2. Foundation technology emerges as a priority with every organization’s expansion strategy. The existing healthcare infrastructure must be upgraded, and it’s not ready for future trends to accommodate the work from anywhere working mode along with virtual care.
3. Healthcare leaders rethink their physical expansion strategy. Many organizations were planning on…