As we begin the new year, HIMSS leadership came together to identify key health information and technology trends North America can expect to see – and prepare for – in 2018. While these predictions run the gamut from cybersecurity to interoperability and new healthcare modalities, a common theme emerged: the relationship between providers, information, and technology will deepen to provide more value to patients. We will see providers lean on information and technology more heavily to inform operational efficiencies and clinical improvements, manage and monitor at-risk patients, and withstand cyberattacks all while providing user-centric experiences. We’ll also watch the rise of a new workforce that couples clinical, analytics, and technical knowledge to derive value from health applications operating across platforms and systems.

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