Fact Based List:

Business Issue with Most Impact on Healthcare According to HIT Professionals

  1. Healthcare Reform - 37%
  2. Financial Considerations - 16%
  3. Policy Mandates - 14%
  4. Health Information Exchange - 8%
  5. Shifting healthcare Landscape - 7%
  6. Technology Considerations - 4%
  7. Consumer Considerations - 4%
  8. Privacy/Security Issues - 4%
  9. Staffing Issues - 2%
  10. Hospital Infrastructure Needs - 1%

Source: 24th Annual HIMSS Leadership Survey
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