For Hospital IT Purchasers, Resource Strain and Optimal ROI are Top Concerns

CIOs and other healthcare technology decision-makers polled by Stoltenberg Consulting say reimbursement and workforce challenges are also top of mind as they continue to invest in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and more.Hospital chief information officers are keenly focused on maximizing the ROI of their technology buys, a new report shows, and are paying close attention to changes in Washington as they manage the many challenges facing health systems in 2025.The 12th annual Health IT Industry Outlook Report, published earlier this month by Stoltenberg Consulting, shows 62% of the CIOs polled focused on "getting the most out of existing IT purchases" – the highest that particular imperative has ever scored on the annual survey.

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They're continuing to see the ripple effect from funding cuts impacting the full provider landscape – from community health centers to health systems across the country," Kaitlyn Nelson, director of account solutions and development at Stoltenberg Consulting, said in a statement about the new report."As a result, healthcare facilities are actively seeking cost-effective support options to address resource gaps to maintain daily workflow and end-user needs, while driving greater value from IT systems."

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