HIT Innovation: A Healthcare CIO's Biggest Headache?

By Jennifer Dennard, Porter Research

Healthcare CIOs are nothing if not cautious when it comes to getting from point A – implementing innovative healthcare IT – to point B – truly adopting it. In studies Porter Research fielded late last year on adopting ACOs and enterprise analytics, we found the majority of healthcare executives surveyed were firmly in the information gathering/due diligence phases of adoption. They all realize the important role implementation of these emerging business models and technologies will have on their clinical, financial and operational outcomes, but want to adopt them in a way that not only fits with the culture – and budget – of their facilities, but also provides the foundational elements to support healthcare reform as it evolves.

No matter what happens on the Hill in the coming months regarding ACOs; or deadlines relating to ICD-10, HIPAA 5010 or Meaningful Use; providers have to be ready and more importantly, willing. Innovation in healthcare is here to stay.

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