Aligning IT priorities to drive digital health innovation

The information technology (IT) department plays a key role in facilitating digital health innovation in hospitals and health systems. A recent HIMSS Media research study, sponsored by Spectrum Enterprise, found two-thirds of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) view IT as a key driver and critical partner in digital health transformation. This shows that IT is widely viewed as having a vital role to play in facilitating digital health innovation. A main challenge IT leaders face, however, is getting everyone in the organization on the same page. The study found that decision-makers across the organization often disagree on what the priorities and business objectives of IT should be.