{"id":4198,"date":"2018-03-29T14:06:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T14:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=4198"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:42:55","slug":"obstacle-healthcare-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/obstacle-healthcare-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome the No. 1 Obstacle to Healthcare Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hospitals and health systems will always be in demand, but that doesn\u2019t make them immune to the effects of consumerism.<\/p>\n

Today, patients have more choice than ever before. With online rating tools and greater focus on the patient experience, competition among healthcare providers has reached unprecedented heights.<\/p>\n

Hospitals must innovate to gain a competitive edge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Execute your innovation effort with ease.<\/a><\/h3>\n

CIOs are typically the ones who drive healthcare innovation initiatives. Most have already realized the differentiating power of new technology for strengthening the hospital brand.<\/p>\n

However, many barriers to innovation stand in the way.<\/p>\n\n

Successful technology adoption is a persistent challenge<\/h3>\n

\"technology<\/p>\n

In addition to enhancing the hospital brand, the adoption of new technology is integral to all aspects of the business strategy.<\/p>\n

New tech is critical for improving the quality of care and operational efficiency, both of which influence patients\u2019 perception of the care experience.<\/p>\n

The possibilities to integrate digital tools are virtually endless. But unfortunately, the successful implementation of new digital tools continues to evade many hospital tech leaders.<\/p>\n\n

Only 23% of healthcare CIOs foster innovation effectively<\/h3>\n

50% of healthcare CIOs are responsible for leading innovation in technical\/IT matters within their organization, while 31% are tasked with leading innovation across the entire enterprise, according to findings from the 2017 Harvey Nash\/KPMG CIO Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, just 23% of healthcare CIOs said their organization is \u201cvery effective\u201d at fostering innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less than a quarter of those surveyed\u201416%\u2014say they are \u201cvery effective\u201d at using digital technologies to advance business strategy, according to the report.<\/p>\n\n

What are the biggest barriers to healthcare innovation?<\/h3>\n

\"resistance<\/p>\n

Many obstacles have the power to derail innovation efforts.<\/p>\n

According to the CIO survey, the three most significant barriers to the successful implementation of digital capabilities in healthcare include:<\/p>\n\n