75% Of U.S. Health Care Organizations Increased Their IT Spending Last Year

Approximately 75% of surveyed U.S. health care provider organizations and payer organizations increased their spending on information technology (IT) in 2024. For both provider organizations and payers, the need for IT investment in cybersecurity was amplified by the February 2024 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which affected 70% of the organizations participating in the survey. This need for investment in cybersecurity built on earlier needs for IT innovation and operational improvements that were revealed during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Provider organizations are prioritizing IT infrastructure and services, such as cybersecurity, clinical workflow optimization, data platforms and interoperability, and . . .