96% of nearly all healthcare executives surveyed say investing in healthcare technology is worth the cost. However, one study found that 71% said implementing digital tools has not reduced overall hospital costs. Survey conducted by Atomic Research.
The study, commissioned by Ernst & Young, found that of the 101 U.S. payer and provider executives surveyed, 9 out of 10 said their departments were more competitive with providers due to administrative duties imposed on them. respondents said they had more time to respond to their needs. Toward a digital system.
93% of respondents said emerging technology is an asset to their provider and that the technology has a positive impact on operational efficiency.
Although 86% of executives recognize the potential for cost savings thanks to digital health services, 7 in 10 say they have not yet realized a return on investment.
Still, 9 in 10 healthcare executives said they will continue to invest in staffing their digital health technology teams, and 94% said new technology will help improve provider trust.
The survey was conducted between September 26th and October 6th last year and had a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of +/-10%.
Why is it important?
brought about by the pandemic Digital health technology was in the spotlight and saw huge investment in the early days of the pandemic, but has since declined.
some executives However, investors are increasingly raising the bar for funding digital health companies, prioritizing technologies with a proven track record of effectiveness and scalability.
