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2024 healthcare software and IT priorities and outlook survey
The 2024 Healthcare Software and IT Priorities Survey by Definitive Healthcare, involving 189 leaders from 162 healthcare organizations, highlights key IT trends. Cybersecurity and data compliance rated highest in IT maturity, yet cybersecurity remains the top priority due to ongoing threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) ranks lowest in maturity but is a major focus, with 65% of respondents citing it as a transformative technology. Budget constraints and integration with existing systems are top challenges for new IT implementations. Despite this, nearly 60% of organizations expect increased IT budgets, reflecting growing investments in AI, RCM, and patient engagement solutions.