Healthcare is traditionally thought of as an industry that lags decades behind others when it comes to technology adoption, but that perspective may soon be outdated.
In recent years, some healthcare organizations have dedicated more of their budgets to fostering operational transformation. A September 2024 Bain & Co. brief found that 75% of responding payers and providers have increased IT investments over the past year. Among the top priority areas are IT infrastructure and services, clinical workflow optimization, and data platforms and interoperability.
With that in mind, it's clear why “digital health mavericks” led the way for the 2024 CHIME Fall Forum this month in San Diego. A number of sessions highlighted the experiences of healthcare leaders who took bold steps to change processes and culture at their organizations.
One of those was Ozarks Healthcare Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Priscilla Frase, who was named a 2024 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award winner. She was recognized for her work in optimizing her organization’s electronic health records system, among many other accomplishments.