Most healthcare leaders understand the promise of AI, but barriers to adoption still remain

According to new research, the majority of healthcare technology leaders believe that leveraging AI gives them a competitive edge. Despite this buy-in, many organizations still struggle with barriers to adoption, from sourcing the right talent to concerns about ethics, privacy, and security.

In an interview with MedCity News, Arcadia President and CEO Michael Meucci highlighted how health IT leaders’ roles are shifting to focus more on tech strategy.

• More than 70% of survey respondents want employees with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Most respondents also want the members of their team to have a working knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, and systems integration, the report shows.