Feb 20 2017

HIMSS 2017: Leadership and Workforce Survey Released

HIMSS's 2017 Leadership and Workforce Survey found some alignment between vendors and practioners when it comes to technology priorities, and a few other surprises.

Participants

    Lorren Pettit, VP HIS and Research, HIMSS North America

Video Highlights

  • HIMSS's post-election IT leadership and workforce survey reveals that quality and patient safety outcomes top healthcare providers' priorities for the coming year, followed closely by privacy and cybersecurity, which topped vendors'/consultants' concerns.
  • Those two groups diverged greatly in ranking priorities such as EHRs and the business of healthcare/new payment models.
  • HIMSS released the survey results on Monday at the annual conference. The full report can be viewed and downloaded here.

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