Peak 10, a national IT infrastructure and cloud services provider, conducted a nationwide survey of C-suite executives and IT professionals at 149 U.S. healthcare organizations on their insights into the future of the healthcare industry. The majority of respondents, 94 percent, noted that complying with regulations affects their strategic decision-making. Three of five healthcare executives believe governmental regulations are negatively affecting the industry, according to the survey.
Although hospitals are largely seeking help with their IT development — 77 percent wanted partners and assistance for high reliability, the study found — most of the progress in IT is due to governmental mandates, according to the study. Additional demand for mobility, EHRs and patient portals will drive the market, as well as the restrictions of new regulations.
“Healthcare organizations need a smooth transition to EHR systems,” said Christina Kyriazi, manager of market insights and analytics at Peak 10, in a news release. “Technology is seen as the enabler to a better patient experience, giving patients more control over their personal information and healthcare history, therefore empowering them to trust their healthcare provider and to make more sound and well-informed decisions for themselves.”
